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. 

 

We invite you to listen to a message from our CNO who shares what it's like to be part of Team HMH at Jersey Shore University Medical Center:

 

The Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Transplant Nurse Insurance Coordinator manages and coordinates adult and geriatric patients through various aspects of care as it is related to stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy. The roles' primary responsibilities include obtaining insurance approvals for the stem cell transplant/cellular therapy and communication information to ensure insurance contracts are adhered to.

 

A day in the life of a Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Transplant Nurse Insurance Coordinator at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

 

• Identifies patients that have been deemed medically eligible for stem cell transplantation/cellular therapy.
• Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systemic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological, and cognitive status of the patient.
• Uses the outcome-based practice model of delivery of care by demonstrating competency in clinical judgment, select technical skills, and appropriate knowledge base.
• Implements and coordinates the care of transplant patients in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent manner utilizing procedures, protocols, and standards of care.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of care toward the achievement of desired outcomes.
• Opens a Transplant/Cellular Therapy case with the Insurance Companies to initiate authorization for the Transplant/Cellular Therapy infusion on behalf of the patient.
• Initiates contact with the patient and family member to educate regarding insurance process.
• Serves as a liaison between the patient and insurance case management utilizing the nursing process and possessing
• Serves as a liaison between the patient and insurance case management utilizing the nursing process and possessing a working knowledge of the medical aspect of the insurance contract.
• Interprets and analyzes diagnostic testing in order to obtain authorization for stem cell transplant/cellular therapy.
• Submits the appropriate clinical information to the insurance company.
• Maintains and updates global memo contract information.
• Coordinates admission planning with appropriate team members
• Documents and acknowledge physician treatment plan via consult letter.
• Analyzes patient resources and anticipates patient needs related to the transplant authorization process.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

• Graduate of a NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing.
• BSN in nursing.
• Must have one year of relevant nursing experience.
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing healthcare needs, a strong sense of accountability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.
• One year of experience in Stem Cell Transplant preferred 
• One year experience in Insurance Coordination preferred  
• Bone Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse preferred  

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Minimum rate of $90,750.40 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.