Registered Nurse

Description: RN Job Description

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for performing RN duties using established guidelines to ensure appropriate level of care as well as planning for the transition to the continuum of care. Performs duties and types of care management as assigned by management. Serves as mentor/trainer to new RN's and other staff as needed.

1 position - Middlesex County

2 positions for Passaic County, 2 positions for Essex County. Please send RN referrals from Bergen, Essex, Passaic Counties only. Bulk of the field assessments will be in Newark, East Orange, Paterson, Clifton, and Passaic City.

3 Positions - Hudson County Position. Looking for RN in Hudson or surrounding counties- Union or Bergen that can travel to Hudson to complete assessments.

Work Setting: Field-based; assignments conducted in member homes (PCA)

Responsibilities: Conduct face-to-face assessments, complete authorization processes, and verify eligibility during home visits

Clinical Work: No hands-on nursing care required

Tools/Systems: Complete 5 PCA tools per day (~20 per week); using Excel

Schedule: 40-hour work week; open to part-time (especially in Middlesex area)

Locations: Highest need in Hudson County (3 roles), Essex County (2 roles), open for part-time

Requirements: Active RN license and valid NJ driver’s license; mileage reimbursement provided

Equipment: Company-issued tablet, monitor, and iPhone

Training: 1–2 days onsite in Newark

Contract: Minimum 3 months with potential for extension/full-time conversion

Interview Process: Single round interview

Total Openings: ~10 positions

Ideal Candidate: Prior home care experience preferred

Responsibilities:

• Assesses patient's clinical need against established guidelines and/or standards to ensure that the level of care and length of stay of the patient are medically appropriate for inpatient stay.
• Evaluates the necessity, appropriateness and efficiency of medical services and procedures provided.
• Coordinates and assists in implementation of plan for members.
• Monitors and coordinates services rendered outside of the network, as well as outside the local area, and negotiate fees for such services as appropriate. Coordinates with patient, family, physician, hospital and other external customers with respect to the appropriateness of care from diagnosis to outcome.
• Coordinates the delivery of high quality, cost-effective care supported by clinical practice guidelines established by the plan addressing the entire continuum of care.
• Monitors patient's medical care activities, regardless of the site of service, and outcomes for appropriateness and effectiveness.
• Advocates for the member/family among various sites to coordinate resource utilization and evaluation of services provided.
• Encourages member participation and compliance in the case/disease management program efforts.
• Documents accurately and comprehensively based on the standards of practice and current organization policies.
• Interacts and communicates with multidisciplinary teams either telephonically and/or in person striving for continuity and efficiency as the member is managed along the continuum of care.
• Understands fiscal accountability and its impact on the utilization of resources, proceeding to self-care outcomes.
• Evaluates care by problem solving, analyzing variances and participating in the quality improvement program to enhance member outcomes.
• Serves as mentor/trainer to new RN's and other staff as needed.
• Completes other assigned functions as requested by management.

Qualifications:

• Requires an associate's or bachelor's degree (or higher) in nursing and/or a health related field OR accredited diploma nursing school.
• Requires a minimum of two (2) years clinical experience.
• Requires minimum of three (3) years experience in the health care delivery system/industry.
• Requires minimum of two (2) years experience with health care payer experience.

Additional licensing, certifications, registrations

• Requires an active New Jersey Registered Nurse License.
• Prefers pending or obtained certification in case management, Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), or other applicable clinical specialties.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com .

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Recruiter Details:

Name: M Raviteja

Email: raviteja.m@ustechsolutionsinc.com

Internal Ref ID: 26-10189