Nurse Navigator - Transitions of Care

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Transitions of Care Navigator is a member of the healthcare team and is responsible for coordinating, communicating and facilitating the care of patients with Medical, Behavioral and Maternal Health needs. The navigator is accountable for a designated case load determined by the careful daily selection of eligible patients. They assess, plan, and facilitate, with patients / families and healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care to meet treatment goals, and arrange for the appropriate next steps. Oversees Inter facility Coordination and handoff between acute & outpatient services.

This position will be based within our Northern Region.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or 1 year experience for non BSN HackensackUMC employees.

Knowledge of managed care principles.

Knowledge of Quality Improvement Program - New Jersey program and its Quality Metrics.

Knowledge of health care delivery system, utilization and review and case review procedures.

Knowledge of Social Determinants of Health

Good working knowledge of benefit plans; Medicaid-HMOs, etc.

Computer skills to include Google Docs and data entry.

Delegates effectively to Transitions Assistant.

Strong organizational and problem solving skills.

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Exceptional communication skills to enable communication and collaboration with physicians, patients, families and ancillary staff.

Excellent critical thinking skills.

Ability to work in a fast paced team environment.

Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Ability to make sound, independent clinical judgements and act professionally under pressure.

Demonstrate ability to provide age appropriate patient education, age appropriate written and verbal communication skills, cultural competency and customer service skills and health literacy.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred :

Three to five years clinical experience.

Experience with relevant systems; Google Docs, EPIC.

Licenses and Certifications Required :

NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.

AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred :

• Certified Case Manager or Accredited Case Manager Certification.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

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Minimum rate of $111,924.80 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to :

Labor Market Data : Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

Experience : Years of relevant work experience.

Education and Certifications : Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

Skills : Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

Geographic Location : Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

Internal Equity : Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.

Budget and Grant Funding : Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours / week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.