Care Coordinator (RN) - Case Coordination

Hartford Healthcare•New Britain, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Valid Registered Nurse License with the State of Connecticut
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 required.
Possesses 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 patient from optimizing their health and quality of life.
Ability to work in fast changing healthcare environment.

Nice To Haves

BSN Preferred
Previous experience in acute care healthcare setting or in multiple healthcare settings.
Case Management Certification preferred
Preferred bilingual English/Spanish
Knowledge of computer applications preferred.

Responsibilities

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 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.
Demonstrates expertise in the assessment and treatment of patients along the continuum of care.