Nursing Jobs in Hopatcong, NJ
$83,000 - $120,000 / year
Job Description Balance Life & Work with a New Career Opportunity SKILLED NURSING Now Hiring - Lead MDS/Clinical Reimbursement Coordinator - Morristown, NJ CareOne at Madison Salary Range $83,000 to $120,000 Lead MDS/Clinical Reimbursement Coordinator will be responsible for, but not limited to: MDS/RAI Process Leadership: Direct the timely and accurate completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Care Area Assessments (CAAs) in strict compliance with CMS regulations. PDPM & Reimbursement Strategy: Strategically schedule ARDs and audit clinical documentation to capture true resident acuity, optimizing PDPM components, nursing tiers, and NTA scores. Quality Measure & Five-Star Optimization: Analyze Casper reports and partner with the DON/IDT to monitor clinical triggers, drive root-cause corrections, and safeguard the facility's Five-Star rating. Interdisciplinary Care Planning: Oversee the development of individualized resident Care Plans that support MDS coding, establish clear goals, and satisfy all regulatory requirements. Utilization Review & Triple-Check Coordination: Lead the weekly Utilization Review (UR) and Triple-Check meetings, collaborating with therapy, nursing, and the business office to validate medical necessity, track managed care authorizations, and ensure accurate billing alignment prior to transmission. Audit Readiness & Compliance: Systematically audit clinical records (MARs/TARs/physician orders) to defend data integrity against ADRs, MAC/RAC audits, and pre-payment reviews. IDT Collaboration & Care Meetings: Facilitate interdisciplinary meetings to ensure seamless care integration and reimbursement alignment. Position Requirements Licensure: Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice. MDS Experience: 1–3 years of dedicated MDS experience preferred; or an experienced LTC RN with strong clinical and analytical skills who can be trained. Regulatory Expertise: Thorough knowledge of CMS RAI guidelines, Medicare PPS/OBRA scheduling, and federal/state long-term care regulations. Clinical Knowledge: Strong understanding of general, rehabilitative, and restorative nursing practices, including comprehensive care planning. Software Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Windows applications; experience with PointClickCare (PCC) and NetHealth is highly preferred. Operational Skills: Exceptional attention to detail with a proven ability to complete assessments accurately and within strict regulatory deadlines. Autonomy & Flexibility: Ability to work independently and adjust scheduling to support crucial month-end financial close procedures. About Us The CareOne mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to Maximizing Patient Outcomes. We treat Residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our Centers and Communities. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for Residents, families and our valued employees. We are proud to Offer the following benefits to Part-time (22.5+ hours/week) and Full-time Employees: Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits Multiple Medical Plans Including Pharmacy Including Teladoc Multiple Dental Plans Vision Plan Health Savings Account (eligibility restrictions apply) Flexible Spending Accounts Voluntary Life and AD&D Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans Hospital Indemnity Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Accident Insurance Whole Life Insurance Medicare Employee Assistance Legal Plan Commuter Benefits 401k Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program (available to all employees) Paid Time Off Vacation Sick Plans in accordance with state laws Opportunities to advance and grow your career If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide. We have a graciously appointed facility with strong belief in patient care and service; join us at our beautiful facility! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO/AA/M/F/DV 
$113,537.56 - $150,618.49 / hour
Req #: 0000246390 Category: Quality / Patient Safety Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Department: Organ Transplants Pay Range: $113537.56 - $150618.49 per hour Location: 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039 Job Title: Procurement Transplant Coordinator (Registered Nurse) Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr Department Name: Organ Transplants Req #: 0000246390 Status: Salary Shift: Day Pay Range: $113,537.56 — $150,618.49 Pay Transparency The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview The Transplant Procurement Coordinator is a registered nurse trained in the evaluation of deceased donor organ offers, waitlist review, patient selection, post-transplant patient management and donor-recipient matching. The ability to coordinate, plan, and follow-up organ offers, procurement schedules, organ perfusion/organ transport, and timely communication with patients, Transplant Nephrologists, Transplant Surgeons, Transplant APPs/other team members as well as hospital OR personnel and Logistics/Bed Management is required. Functions to effectively review organ offers and maximize acceptance of organs for transplantation in compliance with local, regional, and national policies, in a responsible and professional manner. This unit is in operation for 24 hours, 7 days per week. Qualifications Required: Registered Nurse in the state of New Jersey Clinical experience in the Medical-Surgical Unit, Emergency Room, ICU, OPO and/or transplantation preferred. The ability to apply knowledge of the Organ Procurement Transplant Network (OPTN), and Centers for Medicate/Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation (CoP) for Transplant Programs, and RWJBH Transplant Programs Policy and Procedures is required to ensure hospital and transplant program adherence to all regulations. Receives all organ offers through the OPTN system, requiring disposition of an organ offer to include an acceptance or turned down with refusal codes within 60 minutes of the electronic offer. Review and interpret the organ match run to identify the appropriate RWJBH transplant program recipients. Understands and effectively communicates waiver information on each organ offer, understanding the type of waiver, and implications for payment of organ. Presents critical aspects of the organ offered to the Transplant Nephrologist and/or Transplant Surgeon, focusing on donor history, hospital course, medications, and major treatment intervention, laboratory review including serology, and blood type. This position is 100% pre-transplant work. Required to seek and maintain in-depth knowledge of transplant nursing. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Proficiency with computer Completion of all orientation programs Preferred Bachelor’s degree preferred Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) certification preferred Clinical experience in the Medical-Surgical Unit, Emergency Room, ICU, OPO and/or transplantation preferred. Certifications And Licenses Required New Jersey Registered Nursing License Basic Life Support Certification is required and maintained (American Heart Association Only) Scheduling Requirements Day Shift. 12.5 hr. shift Full-Time, 37.5 Hours Per Week Rotation to work every other weekend required Holiday rotation required The coordinator can work partially or fully remotely, with required in-person attendance for training at CBMC, and may be required to attend quarterly in-person staff meetings at CBMC or other RWJBH Transplant Program, to maintain quality performance. Onsite training is provided during the 8-hour day shift (Monday-Friday). Essential Functions Receives all organ offers through the OPTN system, requiring disposition of an organ offer to include acceptance or turn down with refusal codes within 60 minutes of the electronic offer. Review and interpret the organ match run to identify the appropriate RWJBH transplant program recipients. Understands and effectively communicates waiver information on each organ offer, understanding the type of waiver, and implications for payment of organ. Presents critical aspects of the organ offered to the Transplant Nephrologist and/or Transplant Surgeon, focusing on donor history, hospital course, medications, and major treatment intervention, laboratory review including serology, and blood type. Communicate, accurately, and document in an EMR organ offers donor characteristics to potential candidates, requiring effective communication skills. Assess candidates via phone for current status and readiness for transplant utilizing CBMC policies and protocols Other Duties 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 employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to: Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time Retirement Plans Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Disability and Life Insurance Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Planning Support Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Community and Volunteer Opportunities Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon ….and more! Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered facilities, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering best-in-class work experience for 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 have a unique impact on 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. 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 (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer Job Description Responsible for general nursing activities in the operating room. In its entirety, the perioperative nurse is the registered nurse who, using the nursing process, designs, coordinates, and delivers care to meet the identified needs of patients whose protective reflexes or self-care abilities are potentially compromised because they are having operative or other invasive procedures. Establishes, ensures, and supervises surgical team members and procedures to maintain quality services and efficient operations. Education QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required Bachelors’ Degree of Nursing preferred All ASN must complete their BSN studies within five years of their start date License & Certifications Current NJ (New Jersey) Registered Nurse License required Basic Life Support required CNOR certification preferred Experience Minimum of 1 year Operating Room RN experience 
