Clinical Care Coordinator-RN-FT (days) at RWJBarnabas Health in Jersey City, New Jersey

Job Description:

Location:
Case Management, 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

DESCRIPTION:

Coordinates quality healthcare services to meet a patient s specific healthcare needs as a result of gathering relevant and comprehensive information by interviewing the patient/family, the primary care physician and the interdisciplinary care team to promote positive clinical and financial outcomes. Performs the primary role functions of assessment, planning, facilitation and

advocacy, which are achieved through collaboration with the patient and those involved in the patient s care. Assures that appropriate services are generated in a timely and cost-effective manner by assisting the patient, whenever possible to appropriately self-direct care, self-advocate, and make informed healthcare decisions to the highest degree possible. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: positive relationship building, effective written/verbal communications; negotiation; knowledge of contractual or risk arrangements; and ability to effect change, perform ongoing evaluation and critical analysis, plan and organize effectively and promote client/family autonomy. Conducts admission and continued stay review on patients, in accordance with the PPO and/or HMO contracts, InterQual and other classifications as designated by the Utilization/Case Management Review Plan. Identifies trends and patterns of resource use and patient care, and makes recommendations in compliance with established policy and procedure. Ensures continuity of care for patients with post-hospital health care needs and maximizes the patient s and family s abilities to meet the continuing care needs within their social and financial framework.

Understands and applies the principles of growth and development to assess a patient s age specific needs to ensure appropriate treatment and care.

REQUIREMENTS:

Current RN License in NJ with a BSN degree from an accredited school or university. Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a hospital setting with a minimum of one year experience in Case Management, Utilization Management or Home Care. Successful completion of all Orientation Programs.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer