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Health Care Case Manager (Registered Nurse) Mercer South (Trenton, NJ)

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933

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Position Details Recruitment/Posting Title: Health Care Case Manager (Registered Nurse) Mercer South (Trenton, NJ)

Job Category: Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing

Department: SN-FXB Center-Chp Program

Position Status: Full Time

Working Hours: 37.5

Daily Work Shift: Day

Grade: 25S

FLSA: Exempt

Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month

Union Description: HPAE 5094

Salary Details: Minimum Salary $71,162; Mid Range Salary $85,428; Maximum Salary $101,456

Overview The School of Nursing is one of eight schools of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. As part of the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences division, the School of Nursing (Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood) offers unique opportunities in education, research, and practice at a leading national research university which is the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education.

Innovative academic offerings include bachelor's, master's, post-master's, DNP and PhD programs that are preparing nurse leaders of today and tomorrow at campus locations in Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood, NJ.

Rutgers School of Nursing provides unparalleled opportunities in teaching, scholarship, clinical practice and multidisciplinary collaboration. Innovative academic offerings include bachelors, masters, post-master and doctoral degree programs that are preparing nurse leaders of today and tomorrow.

New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university-wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Health Care Case Manager for Mercer South for the Child Health Program within the School of Nursing. The Health Care Case Manager (HCCM) functions to support the Department of Children and Families (DCF)/Child Protection and Permanency (CP&P) in meeting the health care and protection needs of children in out-of-home placement, in collaboration with other staff of the Child Health Unit in that local office.

Upon entry into out-of-home placement, assists with enrollment of a child in a managed care entity and identification of a medical home (primary care provider), and informs the child, caregiver and DCF/CP&P, as needed.

Assesses a child's heath care status and needs by retrieving a complete health history through obtaining and reviewing all medical records and interviewing past providers and caregivers; forwards all information to the medical home and other health providers as needed.

Schedules an Initial Physical Health Evaluation, in consultation with the caregiver and DCF/CP&P, reviews the preliminary and final reports, and ensures that all recommendations for health care are completed.

Develops a child health care plan in collaboration with the child's medical home, as well as involved specialists, caregivers, other community service providers, and when appropriate, DCF/CP&P.

Links the child and caregiver with appropriate health resources and community services.

Assures that the child is scheduled for and attends timely EPSDT visits and specialty appointments, reviews all reports, and ensures all necessary reports are forwarded to the medical home.

Benefits Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options

Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey required.

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a BA/BS degree in a health‑related field required; may substitute years of pediatric nursing experience for degree.

Minimum of 1‑2 years of full‑time clinical experience as a pediatric nurse in pediatric environments such as Pediatric doctor's offices, Pediatric Hospital unit, Pediatric public health nursing, Pediatric Emergency department/Pediatric Critical Care unit, Family Practice offices, school nurse, child welfare nursing, Pediatric/Juvenile Mental/Behavioral health facilities, or Children's hospital.

Current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required.

Vehicle and valid New Jersey license required for off‑site visits.

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) years of experience in nursing case management, community health nursing, or nursing care of vulnerable families preferred.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

Standing, bending, and walking (up and down) stairs and the ability to lift 50 pounds (infants/children records) to waist level.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 25ST2187

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus: Off Campus

City: Trenton

State: NJ

Pre‑employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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