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Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator Cardiac Surgery Northern NJ Region FT DaysReq #:0000157989

Category:Ambulatory / Outpatient Nursing

Status:Full-Time

Shift:Day

Facility:Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Department:Cardio Thoracic O.R.

Location:

Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr, 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027

Job Overview:

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need.

At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing with an Associates Degree or Diploma in Nursing

• Minimum (2) two years experience in Cardiac Surgery/Cardiology Specialty

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills

• Goal and outcome oriented

• Proficient computer skills

Preferred:

• BSN

• Experience with insurance process/managed care and practice management

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement

• BLS from the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift 8a-6p

• Full Time 37.5 hours per week

• Monday Friday

Essential Functions:

• Organizes, plans, coordinates the operational activities for case scheduling for the Department of Cardiac Surgery.

• Monitors and schedules resources for providers who utilize the department.

• Communicates and provides information for transfers, pre-authorizations, and resources needed for case load.

• Acts as a liaison for the department and outside referrals. Provides support for clinical information systems.

Other Duties:

• Communicates and plans for next day and weekly scheduled cases

• Books cases with appropriate OR process at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

• Initiates process for pre-authorizations and authorizations, provides initial coding for process

• Produces daily and weekly reports and communication

• Communicates to cardiac team new consults and transfers

• Communicates coverage needs to anesthesia, OR, perfusion, PA's, cath lab, and physician needs for back-up cases

• Maintains open lines of communications with referring physicians and appropriate office staff

• Coordinates clinical conferences as needed

• Assist with other department needs as necessary

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

• 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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer