NP Full-time
CentraState Healthcare System

Advanced Practice Nurse – Care Coordination

apartment CentraState Healthcare System location_onFreehold, NJ 07728, US
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Overview

CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes CentraState 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, CentraState has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace.

 

CentraState Medical Center has an employment opportunity available for an Advanced Practice Nurse to support the Care Coordination department. This position facilitates the discharge process to ensure a smooth transition of care.

 

Four 10-hour day shifts (7a-5p). The 1 day off is either a Tuesday, Wednesday or a Thursday. No weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Handles all responsibilities of a case manager.
  • To facilitate the discharge process, places rehab orders as needed for the transition of care as required by most post-acute facilities.
  • Facilitates discharge orders including Covid testing orders by communicating with attending physician and writing the actual discharge order.
  • Facilitates the writing of DME (Durable Medical Equipment) orders when needed for patients.
  • Furnish patients with appropriate prescription to obtain needed equipment.
  • Facilitates the writing of level of care orders. When an account does not meet the level of care that the patient was admitted for and with collaboration with the attending physician enter the level of care order in the medical record.
  • With collaboration of the attending physician, writes antibiotic and/or oxygen orders needed for post discharge.
  • Performs peer to peer appeals on post acute denials.
  • Acts as back up for the Physician Advisor handling peer to peer appeals and written appeals when necessary.
  • Performs secondary clinical assessment and documentation to support inpatient admissions as well as to support subacute, long term care(trach weaning necessity/settings) post discharge.
  • Assists denials staff with open communication and feedback to medical staff in regards to denials due to level of care and insufficient documentation.
  • Supports care coordinators to provide real time feedback to providers for improved documentation that will defend the length of stay.
  • Works collaboratively with care coordination manager in process improvement in regards to length of stay, denials and readmissions.
  • Supports care coordination department with difficult discharges and/or refusal to leave facility to a more appropriate level of care.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
  • Current NJ APN license required.
  • Previous healthcare experience required.

  • Previous experience in an inpatient hospital setting preferred.

  • Experience with EPIC preferred.

  • Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

About Us

CentraState 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, CentraState 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, CentraState 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.

 

CentraState 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 Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years.

 

Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.

 

Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

 

CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.

 

What We Offer:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
  • PTO
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Well-Being Rewards
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
  • Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
  • Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
  • Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
  • Continuing Education / Onsite Training
  • A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
  • Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
  • Magnet recognized healthcare facility

Compensation Range: $117,000 - $198,900 annually 

 

The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training.  As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range. 

 

Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.

 

The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS’ policy at the time of posting.  Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.

 

CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.

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