Care Management Navigator: Discharge & Transitions

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Care Coordinator in Care Management to coordinate, communicate, and facilitate the clinical progression of patients' treatment and discharge plans. The role involves managing a designated caseload and collaborating with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate next steps in care.

The candidate should have a BSN (or be pursuing it) or a Master’s in Social Work, with licensure as an NJ RN or SW, and may hold Care Management

Qualifications

• BSN or BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within 3 years of hire or transfer into the position; or Masters Degree in Social Work.
• MSW or Master’s degree preferred.
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License or NJ Licensed Social Worker or NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker is required.
• Care Management certifications (CCMA/ACMA) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, communicate, and facilitate the clinical progression of the patient's treatment and discharge plan.
• Manage a designated patient caseload and work with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to meet treatment goals.
• Oversee interfacility transitions and handoffs between acute and post-acute services.

Skills

Decision-making

Creativity in problem-solving

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Computer proficiency

Education

BSN or BSN in progress

MSW (Master's in Social Work)

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Care Coordinator in Care Management to coordinate, communicate, and facilitate the clinical progression of patients' treatment and discharge plans. The role involves managing a designated caseload and collaborating with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate next steps in care.

The candidate should have a BSN (or be pursuing it) or a Master’s in Social Work, with licensure as an NJ RN or SW, and may hold Care Management