Digestive Health RN Coordinator
About The Position
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. The Digestive Health Nurse Coordinator is a Registered Nurse, reporting to Nursing leadership within the Digestive Health Center and under the direction and supervision of Nursing leadership. The primary role of the nurse coordinator is to ensure seamless coordination of patient care for Digestive Health Care patients. This includes clinical practice, care coordination, education, quality improvement, with significant latitude for exercising professional judgment. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Requirements
- Registered Nurse in State of Connecticut.
- At least 2-3 years experience in a gastroenterology inpatient or outpatient setting, including experience in coordinating services and care for gastroenterology disorder patients.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to assert oneself, advocate for patients and their families, work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Computer experience and knowledge of word processing and data entry systems.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team, patients and families.
- Must value and execute "patient -centered model of care."
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
Responsibilities
- Professional Practice: 1.1 The Nurse Coordinator is the lead member of the health care team coordinating all aspects of patient care for the specific specialty.
- Education 2.1 Provides patient and family education on appropriate medical condition, including signs, symptoms , treatment regimens, side effects, outcomes expected, and potential adverse reactions or outcomes. Including manangement of condition, promoting optimal level of health.
- Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration 3.1 Functions as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team coordinating all aspects of patient care across the continuum
- Quality Improvement 4.1 Participates in data collection related to clinical and operational efficiencies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
