Nursing Care Coordinator

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employees and

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, via Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), seeks a Nursing Care Coordinator in the Department of Medicine with NJMS in Newark to deliver nursing care and coordinate TB-related services.

You will work on-site, collaborating with the Lattimore Clinic Medical Director, TB Institute, and NJ Department of Health, following nursing standards and care plans.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensure in NJ is required.
• At least three years of outpatient experience.
• At least one year of clinical nursing experience with familiarity in EMR.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' health status per nursing standards.
• Apply core public health nursing functions related to TB care with nurse case management.
• Plan, implement and evaluate individualized care based on assessment and medical plan.
• Provide direct patient care or supervise health team members.
• Educate patients and families about health and care plans.
• Prepare patients for discharge and home health maintenance.

Skills

Cultural competence

Telephone triage

Communication

Teamwork

EMR literacy

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR

Job description

Position Details

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.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Nursing Care Coordinator in the Department of Medicine with the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS).

In accordance with professional nursing standards, skillfully administers total patient care based on the individual needs of persons with tuberculosis and their families. This position interacts in a collaborative fashion, with the Lattimore Clinic Medical Director, the Nurse Manager, other nursing staff, and field staff to participate in TB training programs and research with the Global Tuberculosis Institute and with the NJ Department of Health.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assesses the health status of assigned patients as outlined in the nursing standards.
• Ensures application of the core functions of public health related to tuberculosis care, through the use of the nursing process with the integration of nurse case management throughout the life-span.
• Plans, implements and evaluates individualized care based on patient assessment and medical plan of care.
• Provides direct patient care or direction and supervision to other health team members to ensure proper implementation of plan of care.
• Teaches patient/significant others about health/illnesses state and plan of care.
• Ensures that patient/significant others are prepared for discharge and health maintenance in the home setting.

Minimum Salary: 52.370

Mid Range Salary: 66.250

Maximum Salary: 80.130

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status: Full Time

Standard Hours: 40.00

Daily Work Shift: Day

Work Arrangement: Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position requires a fully on-site work arrangement and may be eligible for a compressed workweek or a flex workday schedule. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description: Health Care Professionals

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Registered Nurse Licensure in the State of New Jersey is required.
• Must maintain a license in good standing.
• At least three (3) years of outpatient experience.
• At least one (1) year of clinical nursing experience with familiarity in the use of electronic medical records (EMR).

Certifications/Licenses

• New Jersey Registered Professional Nurse License and Registration; ACLS and BCLS.
• NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, Board of Nursing; and University verification source

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally competent health education to patients and families.
• Demonstrated ability to assess patients over the phone, accurately triage non-urgent and urgent patient calls, and provide accurate and safe telephone advice is required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to function in a team environment is required.
• Basic word processing and computer skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and is preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Position requires standing 2/3 of the time, walking 2/3 of the time, requires sitting 1/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms, 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time.
• Ability to lift and move patients with/without reasonable accommodations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
• Use of personal protective equipment including an N-95 respirator.
• May be required to accompany a field staff member for patient assessment outside of the clinic.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 26ST1379

Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus: Newark (RBHS)

City: Newark

State: NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

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

Immunization Requirements

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement