Coordinator RN

Job Title: Coordinator RN

Location: Ann Vogel Center

Department Name: Peds Pulm-Cystic Fibrosis

Req #: 0000238619

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $104,474.00 - $136,557.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary 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 RN Coordinator for Pediatric Pulmonology and Cystic Fibrosis is responsible for coordinating comprehensive clinical care and administrative operations for patients with cystic fibrosis, ensuring adherence to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation guidelines. This role serves as a central liaison between patients, families, providers, and external organizations while supporting quality improvement initiatives and facilitating seamless patient care across the continuum. The coordinator also plays a key role in patient education, care transitions, and program development.

Qualifications:

Required:
* Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience
* Strong organizational and care coordination skills
* Experience in pediatric or chronic disease management
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams

Preferred:
* Experience with cystic fibrosis patient populations
* Familiarity with Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) guidelines and quality initiatives
* Prior experience in care coordination or case management
* Experience with grant coordination or program administration

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable-remove when posting):

* Active Registered Nurse (RN) License

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions-remove when posting):

* Shift working, daytime hours
* Part-time (3 days per week) - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Essential Functions:

* Coordinate the cystic fibrosis clinical program in alignment with CFF guidelines
* Collaborate with the CF Center Director on clinical and administrative operations
* Manage patient scheduling, admissions, procedures, and home IV antibiotic coordination
* Triage patient calls and provide cross-coverage support as needed
* Maintain infection control standards per CFF guidelines
* Review and reconcile medications during patient visits
* Obtain prior authorizations for specialty medications
* Track and manage patient diagnostics including sputum cultures, labs, imaging, and screenings
* Perform annual testing including OGTT and coordinate lab processing
* Administer and track vaccinations, including annual flu vaccines
* Facilitate transition of patients to adult care programs
* Communicate with transplant centers, consultants, and external agencies
* Participate in quality improvement initiatives and CF-related programs
* Coordinate newborn screening follow-up, sweat testing, and registry reporting
* Manage grant submissions, renewals, reporting, and site visit coordination
* Serve as liaison with foundations and state programs for funding and compliance
* Educate patients and families in collaboration with the care team
* Attend relevant conferences, consortium meetings, and planning committees
* Communicate test results and treatment plans to patients and families as directed by physicians

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 health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to 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 make a unique impact in 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.