Weekend Home Care RN

Care Coordination RN
Care Coordination

Saint Peter‘s is among the few hospitals in the world to have earned its 7th consecutive Magnet® designation and its first Magnet with Distinction designation. The Magnet with Distinction designation is an elite level of this recognition, awarded to organizations that demonstrate exceptional performance in nursing practices and patient outcomes. Our team of award-winning nurses is growing, and we are looking for talented, compassionate RNs to join our team.

The Care Coordination RN will:
Performs Discharge Planning evaluations including risk assessments for defined population within expected time frame
Provides Assessment and ongoing reassessment of a patient‘s diagnosis, prognosis, and anticipated care needs and goals.
Collaborates with other disciplines; actively participates in interdisciplinary rounds. Collaboration includes progression of care, appropriate length of stay, integration of risk factors to reduce readmission, and integration for the care plan.
Collaborates with the social worker daily to identify patients in need of social work intervention or with potential post-hospital discharge needs.
Intervenes and educates patients and families regarding anticipated complex home care needs including providers which are applicable to the patient‘s goals and treatment preferences. Utilizes teach back methodology. Obtains patient choice for skilled home care providers and educates about payer in-network providers.
Coordinates complex home care plan including referrals for patients, anticipating time frames for discharge, and updating the patient/family accordingly.
Ensures that necessary skilled home care, medical equipment/supplies, and medications are in place by the time the patient is discharged.
Educates about and delivers Beneficiary notifications, including Important Message from Medicare, Detailed Notices, Observation Notices, and HINN‘s within expected time frames.
Coordinates acute to acute hospital transfers and transports as requested within assignment area.
Documents in the electronic medical record, including updating the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care and Case Management software as per Department protocol. Ensures handoff as per department protocol.

Requirements:
BSN preferred or must obtain within three (3) years of hire date
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey
Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in acute care nursing
Good critical thinking and communication skills
Must be willing to work on some weekend days and some holiday days

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.
The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peter‘s offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter‘s .