Total Joint Nurse Navigator RN: Patient-Centric Care Leader

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare in Hartford, CT, is seeking a Total Joint Nurse Navigator to support patients through the continuum of care. You will advocate, educate, and liaise with surgeons, inpatient teams, and outpatient services to ensure seamless transitions.

Required BSN with CT RN license; 5+ years of nursing experience and strong communication/education skills. Preference for a Masters and MS Office proficiency; opportunity to contribute to quality improvement and research initiatives.

Qualifications

• BSN required with CT RN license; Masters preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical nursing experience; service line/operational experience preferred.
• Strong communication, patient education, and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily patient rounds and reinforces education on disease and rehab goals.
• Acts as liaison between total joint patients, surgeons, inpatient teams, and outpatient services.
• Performs pre-operative and post-transition outreach for early intervention.
• Oversees quality metrics and participates in daily/prospective rounds.
• Contributes to clinical quality improvement projects and research.
• Partners with Nursing Leadership to recruit and promote patient engagement committees.
• Provides perioperative education to optimize outcomes.
• Supports holistic care by coordinating resources to meet patient needs.
• Participates in workshops/seminars and community outreach to advance Bone and Joint mission.
• Involves in clinical research and ensures PRO capture on selected platforms.

Skills

Nursing

Patient Education

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Masters (Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hartford HealthCare in Hartford, CT, is seeking a Total Joint Nurse Navigator to support patients through the continuum of care. You will advocate, educate, and liaise with surgeons, inpatient teams, and outpatient services to ensure seamless transitions.

Required BSN with CT RN license; 5+ years of nursing experience and strong communication/education skills. Preference for a Masters and MS Office proficiency; opportunity to contribute to quality improvement and research initiatives.