Care Coordinator - Gloucester County & Surrounding Area

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide care coordination for individuals in the community for Diocesan VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services.
• Establish effective and respectful relationships with patients, families, professionals, payers, and other relevant parties.
• Conduct face-to-face assessments (in the home, community, or medical setting) on the person’s physical, social, psychological, financial status, family caregiver support, as appropriate, to identify the person’s strengths and limitations related to the identified concern.
• Teach patients and families about available services and self-management.
• Work with patients and families to set appropriate goals and support them in reaching those goals using coaching and consultation skills.
• Create an individualized care/service plan with the patient (and family as appropriate) that identifies priorities and desired outcomes, strategies, and resources needed to achieve them. Monitor and adjust the plan as needed in collaboration with members of the individual’s health care team.
• Refer and facilitate access to services and directly access services if indicated. Monitor delivery of services and act as an advocate.
• Consider cost of services and work within the patient's budget to maintain quality of care/services.
• Evaluate individual outcomes of Care Coordination participants.
• Acknowledge patient’s rights on confidentiality issues, maintain confidentiality, and follow HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
• Continuously educate oneself on providing quality care, professional, personal, and spiritual growth.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Master’s in Social Work (MSW).
• Current license in New Jersey.
• CPR Certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in health care, preferably in a community setting, home care, care coordination, discharge planning, or case management.
• Highly organized and capable of working autonomously.
• Demonstrated skills in assessment, leadership, communication, counseling/consultation, problem-solving, and teaching.

Language Skills

• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish).
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, non-verbal, and technical) required.

Competencies

• Dedicated to improving the health and safety of seniors and disabled individuals through consultation and coordination of care.
• Ability to work independently in the community while collaborating with various community partners to access health care and social services for the individuals we serve.
• Professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Collaboration and teamwork are key competencies for this position.
• Problem-solving, sensitivity, accountability, ability to document effectively, teamwork, interpersonal skills, ethics, initiative, dependability, and diversity are required.

Pay Range

$39.78-$42.36 for an RN

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Plans.
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability coverage.
• Supplemental Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance for further protection.
• Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, and Sick & Personal Time.

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