Nurse Care Manager

Nurse Care Manager Wayne, NJ, United States

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for the coordination and implementation of systems and services leading towards an organized, multidisciplinary team approach to patient care management. Provides clear communication across the continuum to improve patient outcomes. Assures quality, cost-efficient care for an identified patient population through the continuum of care. Develops and coordinates efforts to reduce clinical resource utilization by working closely with physicians, nursing staff and other hospital personnel. Reviews medical records for appropriateness of admissions, continued stay and level of care changes against criteria of severity of illness and illness of service to ensure optimal reimbursement to the hospital.

QUALIFICATIONS

Work experience requires the knowledge of theories, principles and concepts normally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree in nursing or closely related field and a combination of 3 years is preferred but not necessary in adult , and/or Pediatric critical Care , Stepdown, Medical/Surgical and/or Maternal Child Nursing

ABOUT US

St. Joseph's Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization's outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation's "100 Best Places to Work in Health Care".

Benefits Eligibility :

(Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week) Competitive salary

• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans 403b retirement plan options with company match
• Health & Wellness
• Non-Profit Health System - eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness PTO, and paid holidays Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program LTD :

Long Term Disability Life Insurance Options Onsite Day care Program Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

• 403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency : St. Joseph's Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc." The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

ABOUT THE TEAM

St. Joseph's Wayne Medical Center , a division of St. Joseph's University Medical Center and a member of St. Joseph's Health, is a 229-bed acute-care community hospital that provides comprehensive medical and surgical care, emergency and diagnostic services to the residents of Wayne and communities in northern New Jersey. St. Joseph's Wayne Medical Center is sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth. With a "patients first" approach to health care excellence, St. Joseph's physician-employee-volunteer team is focused on providing the very best care available - to our patients, their families and the community. More than 150,000 patients are treated each year at St. Joseph's Wayne Medical Center. Leading edge clinical services include orthopedics, spine, and sports medicine; cardiology/cardiothoracic services including a diagnostic cardiac catheterization laboratory performing peripheral angiograms and stenting, carotid stenting and pacemaker implants; non-invasive cardiology services including Holter monitoring, 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, echocardiography and trans-esophageal echocardiography; the Acute Rehabilitation Unit providing a full range of inpatient and outpatient services such as those of the North Jersey Swallowing Center; the John Victor Machuga Diabetes Education Center, offering comprehensive education and consultation programs; and expanded Ambulatory Care Center; as well as liver, biliary, and pancreatic consultation services.

JOB INFO

Job Identification 20260613 Job Category Nursing Posting Date 05/07/2026, 12:11 PM Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Day Locations St. Joseph's Wayne Medical Center St. Joseph's University Medical Center Hourly Salary Range 47.86 - 76.57