Impactful Care Coordination Nurse Leader

VNA Health Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 84,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $2k

Job summary

VNACJ CHC is hiring a Care Coordination Nurse Manager to lead care coordination and case management programs. You will guide a team, optimize workflows, and ensure coordinated care across the healthcare continuum.

The role emphasizes population health expertise, HRSA program requirements, and data-driven reporting. A valid NJ driver’s license and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) required; BSN preferred
• Experience in population health or care coordination
• 3–5+ years of clinical nursing experience (ambulatory or community health preferred)
• Strong computer proficiency, including advanced Excel and data analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with statistical analysis, report interpretation, and quality improvement
• Knowledge of community health and social service networks
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across diverse teams
• Valid NJ driver’s license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Lead & Support Your Team: Provide daily leadership and oversight for the Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) team.
• Ensure adequate coverage, efficient workflows, and adherence to organizational policies.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and mission-aligned work environment.
• Enhance Clinical & Operational Performance: Analyze and refine clinical and EHR workflows to improve patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director and Clinical Support teams to implement standardized processes.
• Track and report performance metrics, including monthly dashboards and UDS measures, to senior leadership.
• Champion Patient-Centered Care: Identify unmet patient needs using evidence-based guidelines.
• Ensure the care coordination team engages patients in shared decision-making.
• Support continuity of care by tracking referrals and monitoring hospital and emergency room utilization.
• Strengthen Community Partnerships: Build relationships with hospitals, specialists, and community organizations.
• Connect patients with appropriate community resources to improve health outcomes and reduce avoidable utilization.
• Support seamless transitions of care for at-risk populations.
• Advance Quality & Compliance: Use the EHR to manage population-level data and generate meaningful reports.
• Participate in committees and develop data-driven reports and corrective action plans.
• Support preparation for HRSA Operational Site Visits (OSV) and clinical audits.

Skills

RN required

BSN preferred

Population health

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

NJ driver’s license

Community health

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure

BSN preferred

Tools

Advanced Excel

EHR systems

Data dashboards

Job description

VNACJ CHC is hiring a Care Coordination Nurse Manager to lead care coordination and case management programs. You will guide a team, optimize workflows, and ensure coordinated care across the healthcare continuum.

The role emphasizes population health expertise, HRSA program requirements, and data-driven reporting. A valid NJ driver’s license and strong communication skills are essential.