Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are

team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of

positive change.

 

The Nurse Navigator, ICD Triage is an advocate, educator, and coordinator of care for patients who are followed in the Institute for Child Development (ICD). This role will be responsible for triaging patients, navigating them to appropriate therapeutic resources, and participating in developmental assessments. This role has excellent communication and critical thinking skills, a strong understanding of mental and behavioral health, and a passion for connecting patients with the care they need.

 

A day in the life of a Nurse Navigator, ICD Triage at Hackensack Meridian Health may include:

 

• Reviews intake packets to determine appropriate referrals and urgency of care required.
• Guides intake staff to schedule patients in appropriate visit spots.
• Connects patients with therapists and diagnoses specific resources based on their individual needs and preferences.
• Facilitates referrals and coordinates care follow-ups and transitions.
• Assists in age-appropriate developmental screenings and assessments for children and adolescents.
• Score assessment and communicate findings to providers.
• Works collaboratively with physicians, APNs, nurses, MAs, intake staff, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Maintains accurate patient records and documentation.
• Adheres to all relevant regulations and ethical guidelines.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Provides effective education and support to patients and their family members.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

• BSN degree
• Minimum of 5 or more years of experience in pediatric clinical experience.
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• Ability to work independently and also collaborate with members of the ICD team.
• Strong organizational, time management, critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Epic, Microsoft Office, and/or Google Suite platforms.
• Nurse Navigator Certification preferred 

Starting at $111,924.80 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.