Care Management Coordinator: Discharge & Transitions

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 94,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Care Coordinator in Care Management to coordinate discharge planning and patient care with the multidisciplinary team. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and families to meet treatment goals and arrange transitions to the next level of care.

The role requires a nursing or social work background, NJ licensure, and strong communication along with proficiency in hospital resources and care coordination tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field or Master’s in Social Work required.
• Active licensure in NJ as Nurse or Social Worker.
• Strong decision-making and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Familiar with hospital resources and utilization management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office/Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning and patient care with the multidisciplinary team.
• Facilitate communication among care team, patient, and family.
• Identify resources to support patient and caregiver needs.
• Document care plans and outcomes in the medical record.
• Participate in committees and quality initiatives.
• Ensure CMS documents are provided per regulatory guidelines.
• Support effective hospital throughput and transitions.

Skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field

Master's Degree in Social Work

NJ State Registered Nurse License

NJ Licensed Social Worker

NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Tools

Epic

Xsolis Cortex

BI

Google Suites

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Care Coordinator in Care Management to coordinate discharge planning and patient care with the multidisciplinary team. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and families to meet treatment goals and arrange transitions to the next level of care.

The role requires a nursing or social work background, NJ licensure, and strong communication along with proficiency in hospital resources and care coordination tools.