Clinical Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN), Neonatal Physician

RWJBarnabas Health; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Employee Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Clinical Coordinator RN in the Neonatal Physician department at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. The role focuses on coordinating outpatient follow-up for high-risk infants, fetal care navigation, and cross-team collaboration to ensure timely access to maternal-fetal and neonatal services.

The candidate should have NICU nursing experience, active NJ RN license, and certifications (NRP, PALS, BLS); a master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse license.
• NRP, PALS and BLS certification from the American Heart Association are required.
• A master's degree in nursing is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates outpatient programs for infants in High-Risk follow-up clinics and Neonatal/Pediatric Services.
• Identifies follow-up patients, schedules appointments, and coordinates care with families and private pediatricians.
• Provides age-specific professional care to patients within a designated hospital unit.
• Serves as Fetal Care Navigator to coordinate high-risk pregnancies with maternal-fetal medicine and related services.
• Collaborates with physicians and healthcare teams to coordinate referrals and ensure seamless communication across care journeys.
• Schedules perinatal appointments, diagnostic tests, and follow-ups in sequence with clinical needs.

Skills

NICU experience

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

EHR proficiency

Education

Active NJ RN license

NRP

PALS

BLS

MSN preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Clinical Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN), Neonatal Physician

Req #: 0000270091

Category: Nurses

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department: Neonatal Physician

Pay Range: $110,150.00 - $143,100.00 per year

Location: 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Job Title: Clinical Coordinator RN

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Neonatal Physician

Req #: 0000270091

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $110,150.29 - $143,195.38 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

At RWJBarnabas Health, Clinical Coordinator Registered Nurses become part of a purpose-driven environment where teamwork, belonging, and clinical excellence shape meaningful patient experiences. This role offers growth, supportive teamwork, and a culture committed to safety and continuous improvement. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every RN is encouraged to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose.

As a Clinical Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN):

• Coordinates outpatient programs that provide follow-up for infants in the High-Risk follow-up clinic and the Pediatric Health Center (s), Perinatal, Neonatal and Pediatric Services
• Involves the identification of follow-up patients, meetings with the family to review program, appointment setting, weekly clinic set up and management, and coordination of the typing and mailing or evaluation summary letters to a private pediatrician
• Coordinates care for infants/ children and prepares reports that are performed as baseline and/or for diagnostic purposes
• Organize and administer individualized age-specific professional care to patients with an assigned unit of the hospital in support of medical care
• Serve as a dedicated Fetal Care Navigator RN, coordinating care for high-risk pregnancies and facilitating timely access to maternal-fetal medicine, perinatal, diagnostic, and specialty services
• Collaborate closely with referring physicians' offices, maternal-fetal medicine providers, specialists, and healthcare teams to coordinate referrals, obtain clinical information, and ensure seamless communication throughout the patient's care journey
• Coordinate and schedule perinatal appointments, diagnostic testing, consultations, and follow-up visits, ensure appointments are appropriately sequenced based on clinical needs and provider recommendations
• Provide patient and family-centered communication, serving as a consistent point of contact to explain the care plan, assist with appointment coordination, address questions, and facilitate communication between families and providers
• Track referrals, appointments, diagnostic results, and recommended follow-up to ensure timely completion of care and continuity across the perinatal care continuum
• Proactively identify barriers to care and facilitate resolution by coordinating with providers, families, scheduling teams, and ancillary services to prevent delays in evaluation or treatment
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow-up of all navigation activities while ensuring closed-loop communication among referring providers, fetal care specialists, and patients/families
• Practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, Department of Health Regulations, JCAHO requirements and other regulatory agencies
• Participating in patient teaching and discharge planning
• Participating in Unit Performance Improvement evaluation activities
• Supports the philosophy, objectives and the mission of Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
• Participating in patient teaching and discharge planning
• Outpatient setting and fast-paced NICU Level III, stressful situations may arise

To be considered for this Clinical Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity, NICU nursing experience is preferred. Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work effectively in a high-stress environment, and proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and documentation are required.

You must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing and hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing. An NRP, PALS and BLS certification from the American Heart Association are required. A master's degree in nursing is strongly preferred. This position offers a full-time schedule on the day shift, working 37.5 hours weekly.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ....and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer