Clinical Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN), Neonatal Physician

Job Title: Clinical Coordinator RN

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Neonatal Physician

Req #: 0000270091

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $110,150.29 - $143,195.38 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:

At RWJBarnabas Health, Clinical Coordinator Registered Nurses become part of a purpose-driven environment where teamwork, belonging, and clinical excellence shape meaningful patient experiences. This role offers growth, supportive teamwork, and a culture committed to safety and continuous improvement. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every RN is encouraged to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose.

As a Clinical Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN):  

• Coordinates outpatient programs that provide follow-up for infants in the High-Risk follow-up clinic and the Pediatric Health Center (s), Perinatal, Neonatal and Pediatric Services
• Involves the identification of follow-up patients, meetings with the family to review program, appointment setting, weekly clinic set up and management, and coordination of the typing and mailing or evaluation summary letters to a private pediatrician
• Coordinates care for infants/ children and prepares reports that are performed as baseline and/or for diagnostic purposes
• Organize and administer individualized age-specific professional care to patients with an assigned unit of the hospital in support of medical care
• Serve as a dedicated Fetal Care Navigator RN, coordinating care for high-risk pregnancies and facilitating timely access to maternal-fetal medicine, perinatal, diagnostic, and specialty services
• Collaborate closely with referring physicians’ offices, maternal-fetal medicine providers, specialists, and healthcare teams to coordinate referrals, obtain clinical information, and ensure seamless communication throughout the patient's care journey
• Coordinate and schedule perinatal appointments, diagnostic testing, consultations, and follow-up visits, ensure appointments are appropriately sequenced based on clinical needs and provider recommendations
• Provide patient and family-centered communication, serving as a consistent point of contact to explain the care plan, assist with appointment coordination, address questions, and facilitate communication between families and providers
• Track referrals, appointments, diagnostic results, and recommended follow-up to ensure timely completion of care and continuity across the perinatal care continuum
• Proactively identify barriers to care and facilitate resolution by coordinating with providers, families, scheduling teams, and ancillary services to prevent delays in evaluation or treatment
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow-up of all navigation activities while ensuring closed-loop communication among referring providers, fetal care specialists, and patients/families
• Practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, Department of Health Regulations, JCAHO requirements and other regulatory agencies
• Participating in patient teaching and discharge planning
• Participating in Unit Performance Improvement evaluation activities
• Supports the philosophy, objectives and the mission of Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
• Participating in patient teaching and discharge planning
• Outpatient setting and fast-paced NICU Level III, stressful situations may arise

To be considered for this Clinical Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity, NICU nursing experience is preferred. Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work effectively in a high-stress environment, and proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and documentation are required.

You must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing and hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing. An NRP, PALS and BLS certification from the American Heart Association are required. A master’s degree in nursing is strongly preferred. This position offers a full-time schedule on the day shift, working 37.5 hours weekly.

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.