Care Coordinator (RN) - Social Work

Hartford HealthCare; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Newly Revised Competitive Hourly Rates

Tuition Reimbursement up to 40%

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Ample opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a licensed RN care coordinator in Meriden, Connecticut. The role involves assessing and treating patients, developing discharge planning within a healthcare team, and addressing barriers to optimal post-acute care. Candidates should have experience in an acute care setting and possess a valid RN license for Connecticut. Responsibilities include providing clinical leadership and ensuring effective patient transitions in care. Benefits include competitive hourly rates, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in patient assessment and treatment.
• Previous experience in an acute care healthcare setting.
• Case Management Certification preferred.
• Preferred bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement discharge planning within a healthcare team.
• Collaborate with providers to identify discharge barriers.
• Provide clinical leadership to healthcare teams.

Skills

Comprehension of medical terminology

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Knowledge of computer applications

Ability to multi-task

Ability to work collaboratively

Addressing complex psychosocial needs

Ability to work in a fast-changing environment

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Valid Registered Nurse License with the State of Connecticut

Job description

Location & Shift

435 Lewis Avenue-Midstate Med (10123)

Per diem coverage for weekends and when team members are on PTO.

Benefits

• Newly Revised Competitive Hourly Rates
• Tuition Reimbursement after just 6 months of employment and up to 40% reimbursement with Quinnipiac University for colleague and dependents
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Ample opportunities for advancement

Job Summary

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

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Experience

Previous experience in an acute care healthcare setting

Licensure, Certification, Registration

Valid Registered Nurse License with the State of Connecticut

Case Management Certification preferred

Language Skills

Preferred bilingual English/Spanish

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements

• Demonstrate comprehension of medical terminology, natural history of illness and general disease processes; identify and utilize educational resources to continuously improve clinical practice as a medical social worker.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of computer applications preferred.
• Provide expert verbal and written clinical documentation and consultation along the continuum of care.
• Work collaboratively, efficiently and effectively with multidisciplinary health care professionals to ensure a seamless transition of care for patients and families.
• Ability to multi-task and address multiple needs of healthcare team members and patients/families.
• 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.