RN Care Coordinator - Per Diem

Overview

Centra State Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes Centra State Medical Center, a community‑focused hospital, along with an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free‑standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third‑largest employer in Monmouth County, Centra State has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace.

Centra State Medical Center has an employment opportunity available for a Care Coordinator
. This role facilitates patient care from pre‑admission through discharge by managing, coordinating, and monitoring resources to ensure optimal financial outcomes, efficient resource utilization, and high‑quality service.

• Provides education to the patient/family regarding the disease processes and planned treatment/intervention as it relates to discharge plans.
• Reviews hospital records to determine medical necessity for admission and continued stay according to specific criteria and regulations.
• Utilizes effective communication strategy with patients, family, physicians, nurses, staff members and other professionals to achieve desirable or acceptable patient outcomes and a perception of satisfaction from the individuals involved.
• Plans, organizes and prioritizes work to obtain the greatest impact on clinical, financial and service outcomes.
• Facilitates post‑hospitalization discharge needs. Coordinates services in collaboration with social worker.
• Maintains communications with all relevant services to ensure quality care and timely discharge planning.
• Collects and documents accurate data within established time frame.
• Assesses and identifies patients requiring Case Management intervention in the Emergency Department.
• Collaborates with other team members to assure appropriate bed assignment and admission through application of Interqual criteria.
• Develops an initial discharge plan for selected patients in both Emergency Department admitted patients and observation patients.
• Offers alternative care settings when criteria indicate a need or additional clinical documentation is required.
• Participates in performance improvement activities in Emergency Department in an effort to provide optimal outcomes and patient and staff satisfaction.
• Serves as a resource to the Emergency Department and hospital as it relates to System/community resources and nursing care facilities for OBS, ED, and admitted patients.
• Works with Emergency Department and attending physician to facilitate use of admission order sets.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• A minimum of 2 years of Acute Care RN experience required.
• Current NJ RN License required.
• Knowledge of utilization, quality improvement, case management, or discharge planning required.
• Computer literacy preferred.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

Centra State Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not‑for‑profit, community‑based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, Centra State is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

Located in Freehold, Centra State includes a 284‑bed acute‑care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award‑winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy. Centra State is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence five times.

Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified Company by…