WELLNESS COORDINATOR PRN

Cooper University Health Care; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking a Wellness Coordinator RN to perform Medicare wellness visits and collaborate with a care team to improve patient health outcomes. You will coordinate scheduling, triage patient needs, and support documentation in the electronic health record on-site.

The role requires 3–5 years of RN experience, a NJ license, and a BSN. This PRN, 3 days/week position emphasizes direct patient care in a primary care setting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of nursing experience.
• Experience coordinating Medicare wellness visits.
• Ability to work with providers to plan patient care.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and patient confidentiality.
• Strong communication and teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide annual Medicare wellness visits for patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to coordinate care.
• Perform nurse triage for patient calls and referrals.
• Document in EHR accurately and timely for billing.
• Support pre-visit planning and care coordination efforts.

Skills

Nurse Triage

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Medicare Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

BSN

RN License - New Jersey

Job description

About us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.
Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.
The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with Advanced Recovery Systems.
Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.
More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.
Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

The Wellness Coordinator RN provides regularly scheduled preventative care annual visits in coordination with the provider in an effort to improve their overall health functioning. The Wellness Coordinator will schedule and perform Medicare Wellness visits for all CCA patients. They will collaborate with the health care team/provider to ensure the highest level of service is provided.

This position is PRN 3 days a week Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 8-5 On Site

The Wellness Coordinator RN provides regularly scheduled preventative care annual visits in coordination with the provider in an effort to improve their overall health functioning. The Wellness Coordinator will schedule and perform Medicare Wellness visits for all CCA patients. They will collaborate with the health care team/provider to ensure the highest level of service is provided.

The ability to deliver direct patient care in primary care office completing the following:

• 1. Provides annual Medicare wellness visits for CCA patients.
• 2. Assist in pre-visit planning and identify patients who may benefit from an integrated visit with care
  management/coordination services.
• 3. Is familiar with Medicare requirements and is able to perform within a given scope of practice.
• 4. Will work collaboratively with the providers to ensure the highest level of care.
• 5. In collaboration with patient and healthcare team, establishes individualized, objective action steps that are time
  specific to assist the patient in improving their overall health.
• 6. Provides ongoing support and evaluation of progress toward stated health goals. Revises the healthcare plan as
  needed in collaboration with patient and the provider.
• 7. Acts as an advocate for patient and helps them to obtain their maximum level of health. Provides education to
  patients about their specific conditions and needs.
• 8. Possesses excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• 9. Involves patient’s family, community, and other natural supports when authorized by patient in an attempt to
  promote a maximum level of independence.
• 10. Determines the need for and completes appropriate referral processes.
• 11. Maintains EHR documentation and data. Completes all documentation in a timely manner to ensure timely and
  accurate billing from the provider.
• 12. Participates in regular team and organizational meetings. Participates on committees as applicable. Assists in the
  orientation of new personnel. Promotes a collaborative atmosphere across the organization.
• 13. Provides educational opportunities and is a resource person for providers and staff.
• 16. Meets with Director of Patient Services/Regulatory Compliance regularly to provide patient and staff updates,
  identify issues and develop strategies for resolution.
• 17. Develops and maintains relationships across organization. Displays compassion and skill in communication,
  understanding, and motivating others to reach their highest potential.
• 18. Interacts harmoniously with others and contributes to an overall sense of wellbeing within the office setting.
  focuses on the attainment of organizational goals and objectives and displays a commitment to teamwork.
• 19. Assists physicians and other team members in developing and implementing evidence-based practices and care
  plans for target health populations.
• 20. Collect data on quality metrics and track as required for improvement efforts.

Experience Required

3-5 Years of experience

Collaborates with providers in the development, implementation, and evaluation of protocols and processes for the management of target populations that result in improved patient outcomes.
Provides annual Medicare wellness visits for CCA patients.
Schedules and maintains independent patient schedule of appointments
Delivering direct patient care in primary care office performing physicals and other care in the scope of RN.

Perform Nurse Triage for patients calling the office.

Evaluates aspects of each patient’s condition, diagnoses, medications and support systems to formulate an individualized plan which will lead to successful outcomes in medication self-management, use of a patient-centered record, appropriate primary care and specialist follow-up.
Serves as a guide to the patient and/or family/care, coaching the patient in addressing critical issues and self-management tasks families to achieve maximum levels of wellness and independence.
Assist in pre-visit planning and identify patients who may benefit from an integrated visit with care management/coordination services.
Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in all age groups
Provides information and guidance to the patient and/or family for an effective care transition, improved self-management skills and enhances patient-practitioner communication
Confers, as appropriate, with providers and other members of the healthcare team regarding the medical plan of care, and post-acute care needs.

Fosters communication among clinical treatment team, patient, family and post-acute providers.
Maintains a working knowledge of, and adheres to applicable federal/state regulations including, but not limited to, laws related to patient confidentiality, release of information and HIPAA.
Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and in accordance with basic principles and guidelines of professional nursing.
Meets established standards for Registered Professional Nurses continuing education annually.
All of duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

BSN

RN NJ License

License/Certification Requirements

New Jersey License