Holistic Community-Based Registered Nurse (Full Time Day)

Job Title: Coordinator RN

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Community Relations

Req #: 0000211395

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $95,000.00 - $127,000.00 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 SUMMARY:

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Holistic Community-Based Nurse with training in Lifestyle Medicine and clinical research to join our Community Health Outreach team. This role is split between promoting wellness, preventing chronic disease, and improving health outcomes by integrating evidence-based lifestyle interventions with community-based nursing practices and coordinating all clinical research activities per study protocol. The ideal candidate is passionate about culturally competent care and empowering individuals and families to make sustainable health behavior changes.

Qualifications

• Current licensure by the New Jersey Board of Nursing as a Registered Professional Nurse
• Current and valid driver’s license, registration, inspection sticker, and appropriate level of insurance coverage required , to include collision to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Certification or formal training in Lifestyle Medicine (e.g., ACLM).
• Certification in CITI Clinical Research Coordinator course or other CITI training.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in community health, public health nursing, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical research or a related healthcare setting.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication, education, and motivational interviewing skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Experience working with diverse, underserved, and vulnerable populations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic community setting.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
• BSN preferred

Scheduling Requirements

• Day Shift
• Full Time
• Community Travel Required

Essential Functions:

• Conduct comprehensive community health assessments to identify population health needs.
• Collaborates with the Program Director and participates in program development, research and evaluation.
• Manages the day-to-day activities of clinical trials, including recruiting and screening participants, obtaining informed consent, collecting and documenting data, and ensuring all study activities comply with protocols and regulatory guidelines.
• Design and implement lifestyle medicine interventions focused on nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, substance use, and social connection.
• Provide individual and group education sessions in community settings (e.g., schools, faith-based organizations, shelters).
• Develop culturally tailored outreach strategies that address social determinants of health.
• Serve as a liaison between community members and local health resources and services.
• Advocate for policies and programs that support holistic health and community well-being.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through our partners, such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer