Health Care Case Manager (Registered Nurse) Camden South-Cherry Hill, NJ

About the role

Rutgers School of Nursing, part of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, offers education, research, and practice opportunities at a leading national research university. The School provides bachelor’s, master’s, post‑master’s, DNP and PhD programs across Newark, New Brunswick and Blackwood campuses, preparing nurse leaders. Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences integrates education, clinical care and research to improve human health, with campuses and clinical partners throughout New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Upon entry into out‑of‑home placement, assist with enrollment of a child in a managed care entity and identification of a medical home (primary care provider), and inform the child, caregiver and DCF/CP&P as needed.
• Assess a child’s health care status and needs by retrieving a complete health history through obtaining and reviewing all medical records and interviewing past providers and caregivers; forward all information to the medical home and other health providers as needed.
• Schedule an Initial Physical Health Evaluation in consultation with the caregiver and DCF/CP&P, review preliminary and final reports, and ensure that all health‑care recommendations are completed.
• Develop a child health care plan in collaboration with the child’s medical home, involved specialists, caregivers, other community service providers, and when appropriate, DCF/CP&P.
• Link the child and caregiver with appropriate health resources and community services.
• Assure that the child is scheduled for and attends timely EPSDT visits and specialty appointments, review all reports, and ensure necessary reports are forwarded to the medical home.

Qualifications

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey required.

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or a BA/BS degree in a health‑related field required; may substitute years of pediatric nursing experience for the degree.

Minimum of 1‑2 years of full‑time clinical experience as a pediatric nurse in pediatric settings such as pediatric doctor’s offices, hospital units, public health nursing, emergency/critical care, family practice, school nursing, child welfare nursing, pediatric/juvenile mental/behavioral health facilities, or children’s hospitals.

Current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required.

Vehicle and valid New Jersey driver’s license required for off‑site visits.

Skills

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

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, which may include medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage; paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs; competitive retirement benefits (defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options); employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable); life insurance coverage; and employee discount programs.

Pay

FLSA Exempt, Grade 25S. Salary range: minimum $71,162.00, midpoint $85,428.00, maximum $101,456.00. The final offer is based on qualifications, experience, expertise, department or grant fund availability, market benchmarks and internal equity.

Schedule

Full‑time position with standard hours of 37.5 per week (day shift). Work arrangement is on‑site with off‑site visits requiring a vehicle and valid NJ license. Union: HPAE 5094. Appointment: Staff – 12‑month position. Pension eligibility: ABP.