Now Hiring Nurse Coordinator - RN

Job Overview Looking for a Virtual Emergency Room? Then the PTC RN Coordinator Role is for you! This position provides comprehensive care coordination for patients as assigned, including initiation and coordination of incoming and outgoing transfers for higher level of care. This position requires securing physician specialist acceptance, clinical assessment, triage for appropriate level of care and arrangement of appropriate transport resource. This position includes oversight and assistance of activities, including but not limited to, patient registration, bed placement requests, insurance authorizations and arranging patient transportation. Coordinates patient placement among multiple network facilities for admissions and transfers. Coordinates safe patient transfers according to established operational processes and guidelines in place for all service lines at each facility.

Part-Time Employees are eligible for full benefits.

Requires an active BSN RN license in state of practice, temporary RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice

Critical Care Experience (ALS/PALS/BLS), requires knowledge typically achieved with three years of experience in the care of the population served, as well as experience in clinical care operations, case management and/or patient throughput

Must have a working knowledge of hospital operations, medical/nursing staff procedures, hospital and community resources

Requires excellent communication skills and an ability to interact well across departments, facilities and organizations

Excellent organizational and human relations are required to maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with internal and external customers

Preferred Expert level of Microsoft Office

Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare related field

Certifications And Licenses Required An active BSN RN license in state of practice, temporary RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice

Scheduling Requirements Part-Time, Evenings

Essential Functions Evaluates the medical necessity and appropriateness of care, optimizing patient outcomes. Facilitates patient throughput to a final destination facility with an ongoing focus on quality and efficiency

Coordinates patient placement among multiple outreach and network facilities for admissions and transfers. Coordinates safe patient transfers according to established operational processes and guidelines in place for all service lines at each facility. Alerts staff at appropriate entity/agency of incoming/outgoing patients, scheduling bed/services, performs clinical and financial screening of referred patients and coordinates transportation. Serves as a liaison with other departments, leaders and presiding physicians regarding process improvement opportunities for patient flow, patient transfers and efficacy of communication process.

Manages individual patients across the healthcare continuum to achieve the optimal clinical, financial, operational and satisfaction outcomes. Serves as a liaison for the continuum of care including preadmission, hospitalization, depending on work assignment.

Maintains process for assessing current referral patterns for selected target areas by identifying physician referral patterns, health related community events, established physician practices and major gatekeepers in outreach and network communities. Establishes and promotes collaborative relationships with physicians, payers and other members of the healthcare team, including non‑RWJBH entities. Seeks opportunities to increase the growth of business within the assigned communities, identifying and cultivating potential referral sources relevant to the population served.

Collects and communicates pertinent, timely information to payers and others to fulfill utilization and regulatory requirements. Provides outcome data with targeted audiences including physicians, medical case managers, rehabilitation professionals, insurance adjustors and industrial representatives.

Serves as a resource to other staff members and promotes a collegiality between staff physicians and leaders. Participates in interdisciplinary healthcare teams to facilitate the integration of managed care concepts within the daily practice standards. Acts as a consultant within the organization and in the community.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.

This position has regional responsibility for placement and coordination of care for patients. Internal customers include all levels of nursing leadership and staff, medical staff and all other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. External customers may include patients and families, physicians, agency vendors and contracted services, staff from other health care agencies/providers and community/professional organizations and community and regulatory agencies.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of RWJBH with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each day.

After onboarding proficient in running Central Logic database, telephone systems with call recording, and / or Bed Management/Registration systems and office‑oriented systems as required supporting client operations.

Proficient technical ability to simultaneously manage multiple complex computer systems at a speed reflective of patient acuity needs. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements such as EMTALA, Compliance policies, quality initiatives, and HIPAA laws and regulations; monitors self‑compliance and implements process changes to ensure compliance to such regulations and quality initiatives. Ensures that appropriate standards of practice follow corporate compliance guidelines, acts in and ethical and legal manner, and assures that all actions are in the best interest of RWJBH system

NOTE: The core functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.

Benefits And Perks At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market‑competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career and community wellbeing. Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time

Retirement Plans

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Community and Volunteer Opportunities

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient‑centered,high‑quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best‑in‑class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high‑quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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