Clinical Care Coordinator , Radiation Oncology Req #: 0000179186
Category: Nursing
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ New Brunswick
Department: Radiation Oncology
Location: Morris Cancer Center, 165 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Overview:

RWJBH is seeking a Clinical Care Coordinator, Registered Nurse for our Radiation Oncology Department in the Morris Cancer Center at RWJ New Brunswick

The Care Coordinator works closely with the primary care physicians, various specialty physicians, hospitals and ancillary service providers to maximize the health status of ACO patients in their assigned primary care practices

The Care Coordinator focuses on coordinating care and care plans across all in-patient and out-patient settings, facilitating transitions of care, providing patient health coaching, specifically with high risk patients, and facilitating compliance with the required quality metrics for all the ACO patients to ensure optimal patient care and communication of pertinent findings to the patient, their care givers and care team,

Qualifications:

Required:

BSNMinimum of five years of recent, relevant clinical nursing experience in direct patient care such as ambulatory care, home care or case managementACLS and PALS MUST be obtained within 3 months of hire date

Certifications and Licenses Required:

BLS Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

Scheduling Requirements:

Day ShiftMonday Friday, Some Weekends FT

Essential Functions:

In collaboration with the primary care physician and health care team identify and manage high risk patients providing an individualized care plan with self-managementgoals based upon clinical knowledge in disease management, prevention, health risk, self-care and case management. Proactive outreach to complex high-risk patients to create and manage their plan of care including medication reconciliation, disease education, and coordination of services.Contact and manage patients who experience a transition of care in-patient stay or ED visit within 48 hours ensuring the medical, psychosocial and functional assessments are completed after discharge with appropriate follow up is scheduled; monitor that appropriate services and care are in place and being delivered. Implement population management plans that incorporate risk stratification, tracking for follow-up, best practice guidelines for prevention and disease management and support patient engagement. Consistently provides comprehensive, community-based, patient-centered, developmentally appropriate, and culturally and linguistically appropriate care coordination and team-based care to patients. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, tracking and reporting MSSP metrics and implementation of best of breed practices to improve outcomes and utilization of health care resources across the ACO

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer