Health Care Case Manager (Registered Nurse) for Essex Central (East Orange, NJ)

Rutgers University; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health Care Case Manager to join their Child Health Program. This role involves supporting children in out-of-home placements by ensuring they receive necessary health care and services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pediatric nursing and case management, working closely with families and health providers to create comprehensive care plans. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children while collaborating with a passionate team committed to community health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field required.
• 1-2 years of pediatric nursing experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with child enrollment in managed care and identify medical homes.
• Develop health care plans in collaboration with caregivers and providers.

Skills

Pediatric Nursing

Health Care Assessment

Care Coordination

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

BA/BS in Health-related Field

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Valid New Jersey Driver's License

Job description

Health Care Case Manager (Registered Nurse) for Essex Central (East Orange, NJ)

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Health Care Case Manager for Essex Central for the Child Health Program within the School of Nursing, located in East Orange, NJ. The Health Care Case Manager (HCCM) functions to support the Department of Children and Families (DCF)/Child Protection and Permanency (CP&P) in meeting the health care and protection needs of children in out-of-home placement, in collaboration with other staff of the Child Health Unit in that local office.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Upon entry into out-of-home placement, assists with enrollment of a child in a managed care entity and identification of a medical home (primary care provider), and informs the child, caregiver and DCF/CP&P, as needed.
• Assesses a child’s health care status and needs by retrieving a complete health history through obtaining and reviewing all medical records and interviewing past providers and caregivers; forwards all information to the medical home and other health providers as needed.
• Schedules an Initial Physical Health Evaluation, in consultation with the caregiver and DCF/CP&P, reviews the preliminary and final reports, and ensures that all recommendations for health care are completed.
• Develops a child health care plan in collaboration with the child’s medical home, as well as involved specialists, caregivers, other community service providers, and when appropriate, DCF/CP&P.
• Links the child and caregiver with appropriate health resources and community services.
• Assures that the child is scheduled for and attends timely EPSDT visits and specialty appointments, reviews all reports, and ensures all necessary reports are forwarded to the medical home.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or a BA/BS degree in a health-related field required.
• May substitute years of pediatric nursing experience for degree.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in pediatric nursing required.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required.
• Vehicle and valid New Jersey license required for off-site visits.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience in nursing case management, community health nursing, or nursing care of vulnerable families preferred.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.