RN Case Coordinator

Hartford Healthcare•Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare is seeking an RN Case Coordinator for Hartford Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center and teaching hospital. The Case Coordination Department is responsible for assessing patient needs for appropriate levels of care and facilitating transitions. The team comprises Registered Nurses experienced in discharge planning and case management, supported by administrative assistants. The primary focus of this position is facilitating patient throughput for a select inpatient population. The role involves assessing patients for appropriate care levels, coordinating care and services across the continuum, identifying risk factors, facilitating support services, performing utilization management functions, developing and implementing transition planning activities, documenting care in case management specific computer applications, and collaborating with other healthcare team members on process and quality improvement initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to be a key member of a collaborative nursing team, prioritizing patient care.

Requirements

CT RN license
ASN required
Three years acute-care, and diversified clinical nursing experience, including medical/surgical nursing
Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
Case management, home care, and/or managed care experience strongly considered
Knowledge of computer applications and reimbursement systems preferred
Certification in case management desired

Responsibilities

Assess patients for appropriate level of care
Coordinate their care and services across the care continuum
Identify risk factors
Facilitate involvement of support services
Perform utilization management functions
Develop and implement transition planning activities
Utilize and document aspects of care in our case management specific computer applications
Collaborate with other health care team members on process and quality improvement initiatives