Weekend Coordinator- Registered Nurse

Yale New Haven Health; Guilford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Weekend Coordinator in Guilford, Connecticut. This position involves managing patient care activities after hours and on weekends. Applicants must hold a BS in Nursing and a current Connecticut RN license, along with three years of nursing experience, including home health. Strong communication skills and knowledge of home care practices are essential. This role requires physical ability to assist patients. Join a mission-driven team that values integrity and compassion.

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut R.N. license required.
• Three years of full-time clinical experience in nursing, with at least one year in a home health agency.
• Experience in community health nursing.

Responsibilities

• Manage extended hours patient care activities including scheduling nursing visits.
• Coordinate patient care activities after hours, on weekends, and holidays.
• Oversee clerical support on weekends/holidays.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Knowledge of home care practices

Education

BS in Nursing; MSN, MS in Healthcare Management or Public Health desirable

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values – integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion – must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Weekend Coordinator is responsible to the Manager of Clinical Operations for supervision of the Agency's service programs and patient care activities on the weekend/after hours. Maintains and promotes quality of patient care, in accordance with the Agency objectives and policies.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants of all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Manages extended hours patient care activities including scheduling nursing visits, assigning work, coordinating reports, participating in patient conferences, and reviewing documentation as necessary.
• Coordinates all patient care activities after hours, on weekends, and holidays including triage of patient calls and referral coordination.
• Oversees clerical support on weekends/holidays.
• Orients Home Health Aides to patient plans of care as needed.
• Documents pertinent patient information in the EMR.
• Submits reports as requested and offers recommendations regarding extended hours.
• Maintains communication with the answering service as necessary.
• Attends staff meetings, and any other meetings as requested.
• Completes all required educational requirements.
• May be requested to assist with additional clinical tasks.

Qualifications

Education

BS in Nursing; MSN, MS in Healthcare Management or Public Health desirable.

Experience

BSN, current Connecticut R.N. license, and three years of full-time clinical experience in nursing, at least one of which was in a home health agency which included care of the sick. Three years of full-time clinical nursing experience with two years experience in home health as a community health nurse.

Licensure

Registered Nurse with Valid (or eligible) Connecticut license required.

Special Skills

Excellent oral and written communication. Knowledge of home care practices.

Physical Demand

Must be capable of standing, walking, bending. Standing, walking and handling are performed on a constant basis. Sitting, carrying, bending, lifting/lowering, pushing/pulling with whole body and with arms are performed on a frequent basis. Squatting/kneeling, twisting, and reaching are performed on an occasional basis. The highest physical demands of this position are incurred while transferring client requiring maximal assist of one or more persons, for example, side lying to sitting, sitting to standing, and lifting from chair, commode, toilet, or bed. Loads lifted or forces exerted up to 70 pounds for client weighing up to 220 pounds in height range of 15-36 inches. Clear vision. Accurate hearing.

YNHHS Requisition ID: 174983