Nurse Navigator - Clinical Research Center at Hartford HealthCare

Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees 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. 

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting-edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation, and Innovation (CESI), one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise, and new treatment options for their patients require, they turn to us.

2 year grant funded position.

Job Summary:

The Nurse Navigator will work with the Principal Investigators and Clinical Team Members of the Hartford HealthCare Headache Center on the Hartford HealthCare (HHC) Migraine Education and Management Program in the Workplace, the first US healthcare system-wide employee program to raise awareness and understanding of migraine, break down stigma, and facilitate diagnosis and management through expedited referral to the HHC Headache Center, with the goal of positively impacting workplace productivity and employee wellness. 

The Nurse Navigator’s primary work location will be the headache clinic in West Hartford. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

·        Recruitment and screening of study participants via phone, virtual video, and in person. Clinical data entry into the patient charts and electronic medical record.

·        Clinical data abstraction and entry: Collect clinical data from direct interaction with patients, surveys, patient charts, and electronic medical records (e.g., EPIC) and enter into databases for analysis.

·        Assist with patient scheduling, obtaining vitals, collection of patient clinical information, and prior-authorization and appeal for medications, imaging, and procedures.

·        Assist with monthly coaching phone calls to the patients.

·        Assist with administrative responsibilities for our headache program

Qualifications

·        Nurse certification (e.g. LPN, RN).

·        Graduate of an accredited nursing school ASN Required, BSN preferred.

·        BLS certification by the American Heart Association required prior to date of hire. 

·        Direct patient clinical experience.

·        Strong attention to detail and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.

·        Preference given to candidates with direct clinical experience.

·        Ability to provide support and empathic communication to patients in severe pain with a multitude of symptoms.

·        Ability to work well within a group medical practice setting.

·        Ability to be flexible with daily tasks.

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.