Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Management
Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare
Piscataway, NJ

Nurse Case Manager

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Nurse Case Manager Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Nursing Department EOHSI-Banner Overview With its broad and multidisciplinary faculty expertise, the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute (EOHSI) is an international resource that supports basic and clinical research in environmental health sciences and exposure assessment and fosters associated programs in environmental health education and public policy. Established in 1986, EOHSI's major objectives are to: Advance understanding of the mechanisms by which environmental and occupational chemical exposures impact human health. Identify and measure human environmental and occupational exposures to chemicals. Treat populations adversely affected by chemical exposures. Develop educational tools describing relative risks of chemical exposures. Contribute to public policies related to environmental and occupational chemical risks. Offer training programs for environmental health professionals. The Institute serves as an unbiased source of expertise about environmental problems for communities, employers and governments in all areas of occupational and environmental health, toxicology and risk assessment. EOHSI members are active as advisors to international, national, state and local organizations on public health issues. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey has multiple openings for a Full time Staff Nurse (Case Manager) for the Clinical Research and Occupational Medicine Division within the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute located in Piscataway, NJ. Under the direction of the Care Coordination Manager, the Staff Nurse skillfully assesses, advocates, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates health care options and services to meet the needs of the patient in the medical neighborhood. Duties include: * Performs case management and associated administrative duties in compliance with the contractual requirements of the federal health program. * Addresses the medical, nursing and or personal care needs of the patient to enable their return to an optimal level of functioning. * Conducts comprehensive needs and risk assessment of the patient to prioritize care needs and resource allocation. * Identifies support systems that indicate actual or potential problems and sets health care goals based on needs and risk assessment findings and anticipated care barriers. * Follows-up with patients when certified of conditions covered under the World Trade Center (WTC) federal health program to identify and access needed services and coordinate care accordingly. * Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities to promote effective and efficient case management for patients and to support reporting requirements of WTC Program Administrator. * Develops care plans, collaborates with external agencies, participates in case conference, provides self- management support and health coaching Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week 40 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Grade 01D Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 35.780 Annual Mid Range Salary 45.860 Annual Maximum Salary 51.950 Standard Hours 40.00 Union Description HPAE, Local 5089 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. * Two (2) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. * License (RN) to practice in the state of New Jersey (active and in good standing). * Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, Access, and Excel. Preferred Qualifications * One (1) year of Case Management experience preferred. * BSN preferred. * Case management certification preferred. Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 24ST0931 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS) City Piscataway State NJ Location Details Piscataway, 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. Affirmative Action/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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Are you currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey? * Yes * No * * Do you have two (2) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse? * Yes * No * * Do you have one (1) year of Case Management experience? * Yes * No * * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)? * Yes * No * * Do you have Case management certification? * yes * no Applicant Documents Required Documents * Resume/CV * Certifications/Licenses Optional Documents * Cover Letter/Letter of Application