Position DetailsPosition Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Nurse Clinician-Geriatrics Education
Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Nursing
Department Family Medicine - Geriatrics
Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Nurse Clinician-Educator for the Parker Health Group Division of Geriatrics in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health.
This position is under the direction of Division leadership. This role will support the clinical, operational, and educational functions of the division team, optimizing the efficiency and productivity of physicians, advanced practice providers, (APPs), and fellows to ensure high quality patient care outcomes and clinical practice growth. Serving as central liaison, this role also facilitates communication across the nine Parker clinical sites in their daily clinical operations and provides care navigation to patients and caregivers. Key responsibilities include clinical and administrative support, coordination and scheduling, billing and compliance, interdisciplinary liaison and care navigation.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Support geriatrics physicians, APP's and fellows to increase efficiency, productivity, revenue, and growth enabling all clinicians to work at the top of their licenses.
- Take and triage daily patient-care related phone calls from all Parker facilities, ensuring timely and appropriate follow-up.
- Assist clinicians with administrative and documentation tasks, including but not limited to completion of clinical and regulatory forms, medication refills, pharmacy consultation report, laboratory and imaging reports.
- Maintain and monitor clinical census and productivity tracking reports.
- Create, maintain and manage clinical and on-call schedules for faculty, physicians, APPs and fellows.
- Ensure timely completion of required clinical encounters and assessments, including nursing home monthly visits, assisted living annual evaluations, and Medicare annual wellness visits.
- Ensure all billing is submitted accurately and in a timely manner.
FLSA Nonexempt
Grade 01H
Salary DetailsMinimum Salary 92540.160
Mid Range Salary 116760.960
Maximum Salary 143174.160
Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
Position Status Full Time
Working Hours 9:00-5:30pm
Standard Hours 40.00
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
Union Description HPAE 5089
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Seniority UnitTerms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher.
- At least one (1) year of experience in the clinical area.
- Demonstrated experience in graduate medical education (GME) or academic teaching services.
Certifications/Licenses - Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications - Minimum of 10 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory nursing role preferred.
- Experience in geriatrics, long term care, or coordination settings.
- Familiarity with medical billing processes and clinical schedule management systems.
Equipment UtilizedPhysical Demands and Work Environment - Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Ability to lift or exert force up to 25 pounds.
- Work Environment: Hybrid role requiring a minimum of two in-person days per week at Family Medicine's George St. office or at Parker sites. Additional onsite presence may be required depending on operational needs.
Special ConditionsPosting Details
Posting Number 26ST1253
Posting Open DateSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsRegional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick
City New Brunswick
State NJ
Location DetailsPre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
