Registered Nurse Care Manager (RN)

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, CT, invites experienced registered nurses to join its Care Management team. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers and case managers to coordinate discharge planning and resource utilization, ensuring optimal patient care.

The role emphasizes communication, patient confidentiality, and culturally sensitive care while guiding patients through the treatment plan and ensuring appropriate utilization of resources.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Connecticut.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years acute care hospital experience.
• Care management experience preferred.
• ACM or CCM certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and care team to coordinate patient care across the continuum.
• Coordinate discharge planning and utilization of resources to achieve optimal health outcomes.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and provide culturally sensitive care while supporting the treatment plan.

Skills

Care coordination

Nursing process

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse license CT

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred

Tools

ACM/CCM certification

Job description

Location Detail: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115)

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut. CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment.

POSITION SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Care Management is a collaborative practice model including patients, nurses, social workers, physicians, healthcare team members,, caregivers and the community. The Case Management process encompasses communication and facilitates care along a continuum through effective resource coordination. The goals of the Care Management Team include the achievement of optimal health, access to care and appropriate utilization of resources balanced with the patient’s right to self-determination.

Incumbents of this position are professional Registered Nurses that utilize the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, documentation, and evaluation) to determine and facilitate the most appropriate level of care and identification of discharge needs. Collaborates with physician to ascertain medical treatment plan and with nursing, other health care team members and health plans to fulfill the treatment plan in the highest quality, cost effective manner. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction (patient, family, physician, others), maintaining patient confidentiality and being sensitive to the age and cultural specific patient needs for comfort, privacy and generalized care.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Maintains current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years acute care hospital experience required.

• Care Management experience preferred.

• Case Management certification ACM or CCM Strongly preferred.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.