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Health Care Case Manager (Registered Nurse) Mercer South (Trenton, NJ)
Rutgers University
Trenton (NJ)
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USD 70,000 - 100,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established institution is seeking a dedicated Health Care Case Manager to support children's health needs in out-of-home placements. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure children receive timely healthcare services and support. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pediatric nursing and case management, with a commitment to improving the health and well-being of vulnerable families. Join a team that values innovation and excellence in healthcare delivery, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in pediatric nursing required.
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in New Jersey is mandatory.
Responsibilities
- Assist with enrollment of children in managed care upon placement.
- Develop health care plans in collaboration with medical homes and caregivers.
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Recruitment/Posting Title Health Care Case Manager (Registered Nurse) Mercer South (Trenton, NJ)
Job Category
Job Category Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing
Department
Department SN-FXB Center-Chp Program
Overview
The School of Nursing is one of eight schools of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. As part of the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences division, the School of Nursing (Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood) offers unique opportunities in education, research, and practice at a leading national research university which is the state’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education.
Innovative academic offerings include bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s, DNP and PhD programs that are preparing nurse leaders of today and tomorrow at campus locations in Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood, NJ.
Rutgers School of Nursing provides unparalleled opportunities in teaching, scholarship, clinical practice and multidisciplinary collaboration. Innovative academic offerings include bachelors, masters, post-master and doctoral degree programs that are preparing nurse leaders of today and tomorrow.
New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS ) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university-wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.
Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.
Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Health Care Case Manager for Mercer South for the Child Health Program within the School of Nursing. The Heath 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 heath 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.
- A 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.
- 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.
- The ability to lift 50 pounds (infants/children records) to waist level.
Posting Number
Posting Number 24ST2867
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Home Location Campus Off Campus
City
State
State NJ
Mercer South located in Trenton, NJ
Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Health Care Case Manager (Registered Nurse) Mercer South (Trenton, NJ) Job Category Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing Department SN-FXB Center-Chp Program Overview The School of Nursing is one of eight schools of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. As part of the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences division, the School of Nursing (Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood) offers unique opportunities in education, research, and practice at a leading national research university which is the state’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education.
Innovative academic offerings include bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s, DNP and PhD programs that are preparing nurse leaders of today and tomorrow at campus locations in Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood, NJ.
Rutgers School of Nursing provides unparalleled opportunities in teaching, scholarship, clinical practice and multidisciplinary collaboration. Innovative academic offerings include bachelors, masters, post-master and doctoral degree programs that are preparing nurse leaders of today and tomorrow.
New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS ) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university-wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.
Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.
Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Health Care Case Manager for Mercer South for the Child Health Program within the School of Nursing. The Heath 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 heath 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.
Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience
- A 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.
- 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.
- Two (2) years of experience in nursing case management, community health nursing, or nursing care of vulnerable families preferred.
- The ability to lift 50 pounds (infants/children records) to waist level.
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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- * Do you hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or a BA / BS degree in a health related field?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in pediatric nursing?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you hold a valid New Jersey license with access to a vehicle for off-site visits?
- Yes
- No
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement .
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