Hartford HealthCare
Care Coordinator (RN) - Case Coordination
Hartford HealthCare, New Britain, Connecticut, us, 06051
Care Coordinator (RN) - Case Coordination
Location: 100 Grand Street, New Britain (10126)
Shift: Rotating weekends and holidays
Work where
every moment
matters.
Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute‑care community teaching hospital, providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery staffed by our talented team of leading professionals. We offer a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life, and a variety of specialties.
Responsibilities The licensed RN care coordinator demonstrates expertise in a healthcare setting in the assessment and treatment of patients along the continuum of care. Develops and implements discharge planning within an interdisciplinary healthcare team, addresses complex clinical care needs by identifying and removing barriers that prevent optimum access to needed post‑acute care. Works collaboratively with the providers to identify discharge barriers and delays in order to optimize the most efficient use of acute care hospital days and prevent prolonged length of stay. Provides clinical leadership to their healthcare teams and ensures daily goals are being met according to the patient’s plan of care.
Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licensure)
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred)
Previous experience in an acute care or multiple healthcare settings
Valid Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut
Case Management Certification preferred
Preferred bilingual English/Spanish
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrate comprehension of medical terminology, natural history of illness and general disease processes; identification of and reliance on educational resources to continuously improve clinical practice as a medical social worker.
Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Knowledge of computer applications preferred.
Ability to provide expert verbal and written clinical documentation and consultation along the continuum of care.
Must be able to work collaboratively, efficiently and effectively with multidisciplinary health care professionals to ensure a seamless transition of care for our patients and families.
Ability to multi‑task and address multiple needs of healthcare team members and patients/families.
Ability to address complex psychosocial needs by working with community resources and addressing barriers that prevent patients from optimizing their health and quality of life.
Ability to work in a fast‑changing healthcare environment.
Benefits & Career Development With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments, and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees – we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
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Shift: Rotating weekends and holidays
Work where
every moment
matters.
Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute‑care community teaching hospital, providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery staffed by our talented team of leading professionals. We offer a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life, and a variety of specialties.
Responsibilities The licensed RN care coordinator demonstrates expertise in a healthcare setting in the assessment and treatment of patients along the continuum of care. Develops and implements discharge planning within an interdisciplinary healthcare team, addresses complex clinical care needs by identifying and removing barriers that prevent optimum access to needed post‑acute care. Works collaboratively with the providers to identify discharge barriers and delays in order to optimize the most efficient use of acute care hospital days and prevent prolonged length of stay. Provides clinical leadership to their healthcare teams and ensures daily goals are being met according to the patient’s plan of care.
Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licensure)
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred)
Previous experience in an acute care or multiple healthcare settings
Valid Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut
Case Management Certification preferred
Preferred bilingual English/Spanish
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrate comprehension of medical terminology, natural history of illness and general disease processes; identification of and reliance on educational resources to continuously improve clinical practice as a medical social worker.
Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Knowledge of computer applications preferred.
Ability to provide expert verbal and written clinical documentation and consultation along the continuum of care.
Must be able to work collaboratively, efficiently and effectively with multidisciplinary health care professionals to ensure a seamless transition of care for our patients and families.
Ability to multi‑task and address multiple needs of healthcare team members and patients/families.
Ability to address complex psychosocial needs by working with community resources and addressing barriers that prevent patients from optimizing their health and quality of life.
Ability to work in a fast‑changing healthcare environment.
Benefits & Career Development With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments, and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees – we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Hospitals and Health Care (Industry)
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