Episode Coordinator - Somerset, NJ

Job Title: Coordinator Clinical

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: Accountable Care Organization

Req #: 0000210643

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $91,472.00 - $129,204.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Episode Coordinator is an experienced nurse responsible for effectively coordinating clinical care for patients. The Coordinator proactively identifies and addresses patient needs, ensuring that all individuals receive proper clinical guidance throughout their care within the RWJBH system.They work collaboratively with the care team and multidisciplinary teams to establish and manage care plans across the RWJBH network.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Education Minimum of Associates in Nursing
• At least 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience
• Experience in program development and evaluation
• Proficiency in documenting patient care in electronic medical records
• Commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of medical records and collaborating effectively

Preferred:

• Bachelor's in Nursing (BSN)

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Active NJ RN License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Essential Job Functions:

• Key responsibilities include hospital rounds, providing bedside education, program planning and evaluation and coordinating appointments, including scheduling
• A strong understanding of disease care standards and essential competencies is crucial
• Support care team transitions across various care settings, including moving from active treatment to survivorship or end of life care
• Serve as a consistent point of contact for patients and their families
• Act as a liaison between patients, families, RWJBH providers, and other care locations
• Coordinate patients' care plans with their caregivers and providers
• Educate patients about their diagnoses, treatment options, side effect management, and the importance of adhering to treatment plans
• Guide patients on coping strategies, advance directives, and end of life issues
• Provide psychosocial support and facilitate necessary referrals,
• Manage the scheduling of appointments, diagnostics, and procedures,
• Assess the educational needs of patients and promote communication within the care team
• Ability to make informed clinical assessments and educate staff and families

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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 Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary 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

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