Nurse Care Manager - Patient Transitions

Hartford HealthCare; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare in Manchester, CT, is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator to bridge care between providers, payers and communities. The role emphasizes discharge planning, patient transition coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve care outcomes across the Greater Manchester region.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of medical-surgical nursing experience, CT RN licensure, and a BSN or higher.

Qualifications

• Must have at least five (5) years of nursing experience in a medical surgical acute care setting.
• Additional experience in case management, home care, and utilization review/management is preferred.
• Professional certification in case management or clinical specialty is preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing; Baccalaureate degree required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care transitions between provider, payer, physicians and the community in the care continuum.
• Monitor admissions for appropriateness of observation services or inpatient hospitalization using InterQual criteria.
• Identify discharge planning needs and coordinate services in home or nursing facility settings.
• Utilize nursing judgment to coordinate care and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Communicate patient’s clinical condition and care needs to team members; cover both hospitals as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Education

RN license (CT)

BSN or higher degree

Job description

Hartford HealthCare in Manchester, CT, is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator to bridge care between providers, payers and communities. The role emphasizes discharge planning, patient transition coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve care outcomes across the Greater Manchester region.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of medical-surgical nursing experience, CT RN licensure, and a BSN or higher.