University Hospital

Overview About the Role The Patient Navigator is a patient advocate and will guide patients through the health care system, ensuring appropriate appointments are given in a timely manner through guidelines agreed upon with the Medical Director of the Practice/Department. The Patient Navigator will assist with access issues, develop relationships with referring health care providers and ensure the complete and efficient management of all referrals, including the acquisition of necessary patient-care materials and medical records. This individual will work with community groups to increase health awareness and provide health education. In addition, the Patient Navigator will track all new patient requests, provide monthly statistics and referring patterns. The Patient Navigator works closely with the patient care team and assists in the coordination of patient care by removing barriers that would otherwise prevent patients from receiving health care services....

Overview About the Role This self-directed position participates in the planning, development, implementation and support of clinical information systems. Functions independently, performs analysis, testing and implementation of procedures on systems to solve complex problems. Develops testing strategies according to system build and downstream system requirements. Maintains project plans and assists with the development of detailed training programs and materials. Ensures that systems are functioning under the guidance of acceptable University policies and procedures and meets all regulatory requirements. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Provides analysis, design and support of hospital systems, including testing, training, implementation and on-going support. Documents, communicates and assists in problem determination and resolution. Updates and maintains detailed project plans. Interacts with end users,...

Overview Vice President, Financial Strategy & Planning 📍 Newark, NJ | 🕒 Full-Time | 💼 Finance |   About the Role The Vice President for Financial Strategy and Planning will provide analytic and operational leadership by projecting and managing financial forecasts to inform organizational decision ‐ making, closely track fi nancial performance and external factors influencing the organization’s fiscal health and recommending appropriate adjustments to operational plans as needed, support organizational priorities like capital initiatives and state budget relationships, and identify opportunities to optimize state and federal funding.   Responsibilities What You’ll Do Directs long ‐ term enterprise financial strategy, including multi ‐ year financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to inform operational priorities, provides the analytical foundation for strategic decision ‐...

Overview About the Role The Financial Assistance Advisor plays a key role in ensuring accurate and up-to-date insurance details are collected from patients and entered into the hospital’s billing system. This position is responsible for managing pre-certifications for inpatient admissions, notifying insurance providers of admissions, and handling applications for programs such as Charity Care, Family Care, Presumptive Eligibility, and Public Assistance. The advisor also educates patients about available New Jersey State programs, including Presumptive Medicaid, NJ State Medicaid, NJ Family Care, and Charity Care. All responsibilities are carried out with a commitment to patient confidentiality, access to care, and professionalism, in alignment with Five Star Customer Service standards. The role also includes cross-functional duties within the Financial Counseling and Charity Care units of Patient Accounts. Finish...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Registered Dietitian position is to assess and intervene with Adult (18-64 years) and Geriatric (65-95+ years) clients, for nutritional risk and education requirements. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Performs nutrition assessments in the time frame consistent with the N.J. State Health Code and/or policy and procedure for designated subunits, and triages clients into appropriate level of care to determine time frame for follow-up intervention and intensity of nutritional care required. Documents all nutritional care provided to clients in the medical chart using the S.O.A.P format or as outlined in the policy and procedure for designated subunits. Evaluates and monitors client’s progress consistent with policy and procedure and implements appropriate nutritional care collaboratively with primary care physician or designate. Attends and actively...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Distribution/Materials Handler position is to receive and verify all incoming mail, packages, supplies, and other items and ensure prompt and accurate delivery of said items from the mailroom and receiving areas to the appropriate departments and/or individuals within the University Hospital community. As necessary, transports mail, packages, and passengers in University Hospital vehicles. Ensures accountability is maintained throughout these activities. Responsibilities What You’ll Do    Receives, verifies, and signs for all incoming supplies ordered by the University Hospital. Delivers all supplies received in an expeditious manner and maintains accountability and proof of said deliveries. Assists in the preparation and delivery of storeroom orders and prepares packages for outgoing shipments and returns to vendors. Picks up and delivers interoffice,...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Social Worker I UH position is to be skilled in interventions for the support and/or resolution of patient and family crises as well as advocacy and facilitation necessitated by life-changing events. The role includes other functions such as developing social services care plans and working closely with community resources. The position functions with considerable autonomy in providing professional social work treatment and services to patients from newborn to elderly and understands the life cycle changes consistent with each age and their families related to their health care and general wellbeing. Responsibilities What You’ll Do    Provides psychosocial assessment and counseling of patients and families relating to the social, emotional and cognitive capabilities of patients in relationship to their illness and health maintenance needs. Develops and...

Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Perioperative Services Associate position is to be a vital member of the Perioperative Service/Surgical Team and achieves efficient/safe patient care through the operating room turnover and well maintained supplies, instruments and equipment. As a member of the Surgical Team they demonstrate team collaboration, communication and participate in process and performance improvements activities. The Perioperative Services Associate is knowledgeable of Infection Control Mandates and activities, regulatory agency standards and Joint Commission Safety Alerts and mandates.   Qualifications High school diploma or its equivalent plus one (1) year of hospital work experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. CPR required. Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to carry out the duties of the position; prior supervisory experience...

Responsibilities UP TO $5K TO $10K SIGN ON FOR RNS WITH AT LEAST 1 YEAR ACUTE CARE RN EXPERIENCE. PLUS $5.50/HR FLOAT DIFFERENTIAL. The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position is to be accountable for the care activities, safety and goal achievements of assigned patients through assessing, diagnosing, planning and intervening in actual or potential health problems and evaluating patient’s response to the care. These responsibilities also include patient education and discharge planning. The Registered Professional Nurse places emphasis on mobilizing patients and preventing skin break down, falls and implements the appropriate measures to achieve this. The Registered Professional Nurse is a member of a designated care team and collaborates, coordinates and guides team members in planning patient care in a safe environment and achieving patient care goals according to the patient/family developmental stage and cultural expectations. The competent practice of...

Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position for Medical Special Procedures is to be responsible for the care of pediatric and adult patients undergoing endoscopic and other gastro-intestinal related procedures during the pre-procedural, procedural and post-procedural phases. The nurse delivers care through the use of the nursing process as reflected in SGNA’s Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice and Role Delineation Statements in a manner that is cost effective without compromising quality of care. Expected behaviors include, assessment, planning, implementation of nursing of nursing interventions and evaluation of the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of the endoscopic patient pre-procedural, procedural and post-procedural phases of care. The Staff Nurse demonstrates competency to assist the physician with diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. The Staff Nurse participates in departmental quality assessment and...

Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Patient Care Technician (Certified) position is to be responsible for the delivery of safe, quality patient/family focused care and services under the direction of a Professional Registered Nurse. The Patient Care Technician (Certified) is a member of a designated care team and collaborates with team members in achieving goals. Patient care is provided congruent with the patient/family developmental stage and cultural expectations. Qualifications Certified as a Patient Care Technician by National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or equivalent. Ability to read and write English. Ability to lift/move patients with or without reasonable accommodations. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to organize the activities of multiple patients. High School graduate or equivalent. CPR/BLS Certified. Required skills include phlebotomy, EKG and any...

Responsibilities  The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position is to be accountable for the care activities, safety and goal achievements of assigned patients through assessing, diagnosing, planning and intervening in actual or potential health problems and evaluating patient’s response to the care.  These responsibilities also include patient education and discharge planning.  The Registered Professional Nurse places emphasis on mobilizing patients and preventing skin break down, falls and implements the appropriate measures to achieve this.  The Registered Professional Nurse is a member of a designated care team and collaborates, coordinates and guides team members in planning patient care in a safe environment and achieving patient care goals according to the patient/family developmental stage and cultural expectations.   The competent practice of the Professional Registered Nurse is evidenced by patient/family goal achievement, patient/family goal...

Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position is to skillfully administer total patient care in accordance with Emergency Nursing Standards of Practice, provides leadership and clinical expertise in the assessing, planning and delivery of emergency care. Provides specialized primary nursing care for acutely ill and injured trauma cases in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures. Qualifications Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Critical Care or Medical/Surgical experience preferred. BLS required. Must maintain valid certification by the American Heart Association in basic life support (BLS). ACLS and PALS required within twelve (12) months of employment and must maintained throughout employment. Phlebotomy Certification or IV Certification is required. Proficiency in the English language is required. BSN preferred. Successful completion of a Progressive Care Course or...

Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position is to be accountable for the care activities, safety and goal achievements of assigned patients through assessing, diagnosing, planning and intervening in actual or potential health problems and evaluating patient’s response to the care. These responsibilities also include patient education and discharge planning. The Registered Professional Nurse places emphasis on mobilizing patients and preventing skin breakdown, falls and implements the appropriate measures to achieve this. The Registered Professional Nurse is a member of a designated care team and collaborates, coordinates and guides team members in planning patient care in a safe environment and achieving patient care goals according to the patient/family developmental stage and cultural expectations. Qualifications Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. BLS required. Must maintain valid...

Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Central Service Technician II position is to perform duties associated with collecting, receiving, cleaning, assembling, packaging, sterilizing and distribution of medical devices, equipment machines and supplies used to support patient care.   Qualifications Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position. New Jersey accredited Central Service Certification is required for this position. Ability to operate basic computer systems (Windows) required.   University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit  www.uhnj.org/hrweb .

Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position is to be accountable for the care activities, safety and goal achievements of assigned patients through assessing, diagnosing, planning and intervening in actual or potential health problems and evaluating patient’s response to the care. These responsibilities also include patient education and discharge planning. The Registered Professional Nurse places emphasis on mobilizing patients and preventing skin break down, falls and implements the appropriate measures to achieve this. The Registered Professional Nurse is a member of a designated care team and collaborates, coordinates and guides team members in planning patient care in a safe environment and achieving patient care goals according to the patient/family developmental stage and cultural expectations.   The competent practice of the Professional Registered Nurse is evidenced by patient/family goal achievement, patient/family satisfaction,...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Billing Specialist position is to ensure accurate and timely processing of all patient and insurance billing, follow-up and correspondence for University Hospital.   Responsibilities What You’ll Do Performs pre-billing preparations as required for electronic and manual claims submission. Reviews pre-bill edit/error reports and makes necessary corrections; Resubmits claims. Obtains and/or corrects any missing data elements required for billing purposes. Mails all hard copy claims to the appropriate insurance carrier with attachments, if required. Maintains and prepares daily billing and follow-up logs and statistical reports. Contacts insurance companies to follow-up on outstanding claims submitted, in accordance with daily workload assignments as displayed on the Receivables Workstation and/or as targeted by Patient Accounts Management....

Overview About the Role The Executive Director Ambulatory Care Services will provide operational leadership for safe, compassionate, and evidenced ‐ based best practice for all outpatient clinical services. In alignment with the organizational strategic plan and in partnership with the Vice President Ambulatory Care Services, the Executive Director is responsible for the assessment, development, and implementation of both patient care and professional practice standards for nursing staff. In addition, the Executive Director represents, directs and manages the components of patient quality, safety and survey readiness for ambulatory care services. Responsibilities What You’ll Do    Responsible for the staffing structure and direction of ambulatory care services in collaboration with departmental leaders, with the goal of creating and maintaining a high ‐ performing team focused on the patient/family....

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the  Ambulatory Care Technician Certified (Certified Medical Assistant)  position is to support the patient and the provider throughout the ambulatory care patient visit from registration through discharge and follow up. As a  Certified Medical Assistant, Ambulatory Care Technician Certified  will   structure the patient flow for the physicians in the examination and treatment of patients. As directed by a Physician and University Hospital policy, the Ambulatory Care Technician Certified administers intramuscular and subcutaneous injections which may be delegated under State regulations. The  Certified Medical Assistant  will support all front end and clinical office procedures. Responsibilities What You’ll Do   Works collaboratively with faculty and staff to maintain a timely and organized flow of patients and visitors throughout their experience in Ambulatory...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Data Control Clerk II position is to perform answer and route incoming calls to the hospital's main number, emergency lines and patient information lines. Demonstrates service excellence by providing accurate information regarding the Hospital, its patients and staff while ensuring adherence to all Hospital policies and procedures, especially those regarding privacy and confidentiality. Assists in maintaining up-to-date computerized databases and on-call schedules in a timely fashion. Responsible for dispatching services to respond to callers and entering data into the Work Ticket Management system. Receives and activates routine and emergency notification requests, such as overhead paging announcements, activation of pagers, and initiation of emergency codes. Identifies and summarizes key issues and data trends. Responsibilities What You’ll Do   Answers incoming...