Health Care Case Manager; Register Nurse Passaic North; Wayne, NJ

Health Care Case Manager (Registered Nurse) Passaic North (Wayne, NJ)

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Health Care Case Manager for Passaic North 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 / Child Protection and Permanency 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 health 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.

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or a BA/BS degree in a health‑related field (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 units, public health nursing, emergency department/critical care, family practice offices, school nursing, child welfare nursing, pediatric/juvenile mental/behavioral health facilities, or children’s hospitals.
• Current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Vehicle and valid New Jersey license for off‑site visits.

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

• Standing, bending, and walking, including stairs; ability to lift 50 pounds to waist level.

Minimum Salary: $71,162.00
Mid Range Salary: $85,428.00
Maximum Salary: $

• 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.

Full Time

37.5 hours per week; standard hours 37.50.

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  * Are you currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey?
  • Yes
  • No
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  * Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or a BA/BS degree in a health‑related field?
  • Yes
  • No
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  * Do you have a 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/critical care unit, family practice offices, school nurse, child welfare nursing, pediatric/juvenile mental/behavioral health facilities, or children’s hospital?
  • Yes
  • No
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  * Do you have two (2) years of experience in nursing case management, community health nursing, or nursing care of vulnerable families?
  • Yes
  • No
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  * Do you have current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers?
  • Yes
  • No
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  * Do you have a vehicle and valid New Jersey license required for…