Nurse Liaison - FT, Day - New Brunswick, NJ

Job Overview:

The Nurse Liaison will be responsible for working with the Director of Pre Admissions in developing the inpatient and long term care census as defined through Childrens Specialized Hospitals organizational goals and strategic plan,

Qualifications:

Required:

• Nursing Degree
• Minimum 2 to 5 years clinical experience with pediatrics, experience in rehabilitation
• Ability to safely and accurately assess patients for acute and long term care pediatric rehabilitation admissions
• Experience interacting with families, health care teams, agencies, case management units and other departments within hospital and or healthcare settings

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 9:00 5:00 each day
• Days to work
• FT

Essential Functions:

• Review, cross check and document either inpatient or long term care referral for candidacy and guide next steps in coordination with the referring entity

• Provide friendly and timely communication with internal and external stakeholders and family members regarding intake process, required and outstanding documentation and bridge introductions to appropriate CSH team members and resources

• Electronically document relevant and essential case specific notes and information for each referral to ensure transparent and efficient inter and intra departmental communication

• Proactive and reactive contact with referring hospitals, agencies and other personal to obtain, cross check and document vital information and prevent unnecessary delays or gaps in care

• Ensure that all necessary information is obtained and provided to the proper party

• Local travel required

• Other work duties and assignments may be disseminated as needed

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer