Health Care Case Manager (Registered Nurse) Mercer South (Trenton, NJ)

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Health Care Case Manager for Mercer South for the Child Health Program within the School of Nursing.

The Heath Care Case Manager (HCCM) functions to support the Department of Children and Families (DCF) / Child Protection and Permanency (CP&P) 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.

Among the key duties of this position are the following :

• 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 heath 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.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week 37.50 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 25S Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 70041.

000 Annual Mid Range Salary 84083.000 Annual Maximum Salary 99858.000 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description HPAE 5094 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .

Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or a BA / BS degree in a health related field required.
• May substitute years of pediatric nursing experience for degree.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in pediatric nursing required.

Certifications / Licenses

• Current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required.
• Vehicle and valid New Jersey license required for off-site visits.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications

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

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

The ability to lift 50 pounds (infants / children records) to waist level.

Special Conditions