Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN) - Case Coordination

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

Location Detail: 71 Haynes Street (10627)

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 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 as a Clinical Nurse Educator.

The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns.

Position Summary

The Care Manager provides a link between provider and payer organizations, physicians and the community in the transition of patient care through the health care system. Monitors all admissions for the appropriateness of observation services or inpatient hospitalization, according to InterQual criteria. Utilizing the nursing process, identifies patients with discharge planning needs and coordinates necessary services in the home or nursing facility setting. Coordinates patient care by using independent nursing judgment and working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team. Communicates, as appropriate, the patient’s clinical condition and care needs. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served. Professional knowledge and judgment will be utilized when guidelines are unavailable or inappropriate for a given situation. Promotes the profession of nursing and professional practice through collegial support and interactions. Is primarily assigned to one hospital, but will be required to provide coverage at the other hospital as needed. Reports to the Manager of Care Management.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
• Baccalaureate degree in an applicable field required.
• Must have a current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.
• Professional certification in case management or clinical specialty is preferred.

Experience

• 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.

COMPETENCIES

• Requires good analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• A basic proficiency in personal computers is required.

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 colleagues-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.