Nursing Care Coordinator

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Nursing Care Coordinator
Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Nursing
Department NJMS-Medicine-Infectious Disease
Overview
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

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 Nursing Care Coordinator for NJMS - Ambulatory Care/Infectious Diseases. The primary purpose of the Nursing Care Coordinator position is to coordinate and deliver specialized nursing care services. Working within a healthcare setting, you will be responsible for ensuring that patients receive timely, compassionate, and evidence-based care, while also addressing their unique physical, emotional, and social needs. This role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes and enhance the overall quality of careAmong the key duties of this position are the following:

Performs triage and medical assessments within scope of practice.
Conducts thorough assessments of patients living with and/or at risk for HIV / AIDS to determine their healthcare needs.
Coordinates and monitors the delivery of medical treatments, medications, and interventions.
Monitors and tracks patient progress, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
Provides education and counseling to patients and their families regarding HIV prevention, treatment options, and adherence to care plans.
Offers counseling and emotional support to patients and their families, addressing psychological and social aspects of living with HIV.

Position Status Part Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA Nonexempt
Grade 04C
Position Salary 48.89/hour
Annual Minimum Salary 105652.80
Annual Mid Range Salary 133652.88
Annual Maximum Salary 161652.96
Standard Hours 40.00
Union Description Health Care Professionals
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a license to practice in the State of New Jersey.
Registered Nurse Licensure in the State of New Jersey.
Prior experience: At least two (2) years of outpatient experience and/or at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience with familiarity in the use of electronic medical records (EMR).

Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
Experience in Infectious Diseases, HIV / AIDS care is preferred.

Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Demands: Position requires standing 2/3 of the time, walking 2/3 of the time, requires sitting 1/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle, or feel over 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time. Requires lifting of up 2/3 of the time. Occasionally requires ability to push wheeled carts/stretchers more than 100 pounds up to 1/3 of the time.
Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST2208
Posting Open Date 09/16/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)
City Newark
State NJ
Location Details
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.

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