NJ - Nurse Manager
About The Position
Ponos Care is a physician-led, value-based healthcare organization committed to improving outcomes for individuals living with chronic, inflammatory, and immune-related conditions. Through compassionate care delivery, innovative treatment models, and data-informed clinical practices, Ponos Care focuses on improving health equity, enhancing patient outcomes, and reducing avoidable hospitalizations. Ponos Care supports individuals living with complex and chronic conditions by providing personalized care pathways that integrate medical treatment, behavioral health services, and community-based resources. Through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, we ensure members receive holistic and continuous care that supports long-term stability and improved health outcomes. Ponos Care continues to expand nationally, delivering innovative care management solutions that improve member outcomes and support healthcare system efficiency. The NJ -Nurse Manager provides leadership, oversight, and support to a team of traveling Registered Nurses delivering care in patient homes and community-based settings. This role ensures clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and compassionate patient-centered care aligned with Ponos Care’s mission and clinical standards. The Nurse Manager collaborates closely with clinical leadership to ensure nursing staff are supported, care delivery is coordinated effectively, and patient outcomes reflect the highest standards of quality and safety. This role also ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and promotes continuous improvement in clinical practice.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in applicable state(s)
- Current certifications such as BLS, ACLS, CPR (as applicable)
- 3+ years clinical experience in acute care, infusion therapy, pain management, hematology, or community health
- 1+ years of nursing leadership or supervisory experience
- Ability to travel to patient locations as needed
Nice To Haves
- Experience coordinating care in home health or mobile healthcare environments preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day operations of traveling RN team supporting home-based patient care
- Coordinate nursing schedules, assignments, and patient visits to ensure optimal care delivery
- Monitor clinical workflows and ensure timely documentation in EMR systems
- Support implementation of care delivery protocols and treatment plans
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to nursing staff
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback
- Promote professional development and clinical competency improvement
- Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment
- Ensure delivery of high-quality, culturally competent, and patient-centered care
- Monitor patient care plans and assist with complex case management as needed
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes
- Support continuous improvement of care coordination practices
- Coordinate patient assignments to ensure efficient utilization of clinical resources
- Oversee home visit schedules across multiple geographic areas
- Ensure appropriate staffing coverage for patient care needs
- Address scheduling challenges and adjust resources as needed
- Support development and implementation of patient care programs, policies, and procedures
- Ensure compliance with clinical regulations and healthcare standards
- Monitor adherence to documentation standards and quality measures
- Escalate clinical or operational risks to leadership as appropriate
- Partner with clinical leadership to identify challenges and opportunities for improvement
- Communicate operational and clinical updates to Director of Clinical Services and CNO
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure coordinated care delivery
- Promote a culture of respect, inclusion, and professionalism
- Ensures nursing program supports home-based care model
- Aligns nursing services with Ponos Care’s value-based care approach
- Develops care delivery strategies that improve patient outcomes
- Supports initiatives that reduce hospital readmissions
- Ensures nurses follow clinical documentation standards
- Maintains HIPAA compliance
- Ensures nursing staff follow scope of practice rules
- Ensures proper certifications and licensure are current
- Ensures nursing schedules are efficient
- Reduces missed patient visits
- Improves care coordination processes
- Monitors nurse productivity and workload balance
- Provides coaching to RNs
- Conducts performance reviews
- Supports training and clinical development
- Improves nurse retention and engagement
- Implements telehealth workflows
- Supports new clinical programs
- Identifies opportunities to improve patient care delivery
- Contributes ideas to improve care coordination model
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
