Nurse Care Coordinator - Disease Management

WVU Medicine; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center is seeking a Disease Management Coordinator to collaborate with patients and primary care providers to optimize health outcomes. The role emphasizes ambulatory utilization management, risk stratification, and coordinated transitions of care across the healthcare continuum.

The position requires RN licensure and nursing education with relevant clinical experience, plus strong communication and teamwork skills to engage patients, families, and providers in evidence-based

Qualifications

• RN license required in the state of service or multi-state license via eNLC.
• Associate or Bachelor degree in Nursing with corresponding clinical experience requirements.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ambulatory Utilization Management and Quality Screening for assigned patients.
• Risk stratify patients to prioritize needs and direct interventions.
• Coordinate discharge planning and safe transitions to next level of care.
• Collaborate with physicians, patients, and families to design an individualized care plan.
• Coordinate with social services for resource and financial management and referrals.
• Develop and evaluate clinical pathways and care models with leadership.
• Monitor clinical and financial indicators to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide follow-up monitoring and ensure adherence to evidence-based guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation skills

Cultural sensitivity

Independent judgment

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

UHC United Hospital Center is seeking a Disease Management Coordinator to collaborate with patients and primary care providers to optimize health outcomes. The role emphasizes ambulatory utilization management, risk stratification, and coordinated transitions of care across the healthcare continuum.

The position requires RN licensure and nursing education with relevant clinical experience, plus strong communication and teamwork skills to engage patients, families, and providers in evidence-based