Nurse Navigator (RN) - Infectious Diseases - Hartford HealthCare

Description

Work where every moment matters.

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is one of the largest medical practices in New England with multiple locations throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. We consist of a team of professionals ranging from Medical Assistants to Physician Assistants and everything in between. Our physician led medical group enjoys an excellent reputation with patients and the medical community, offering primary care, urgent care and more than 30 different specialties.

Job Description

The Nurse Navigator plans, coordinates and delivers health services to patients receiving care within the defined Service Line. This includes working collaboratively with other health providers to assure coordinated care throughout the service line’s continuum of care. The nurse navigator will assist with the coordination of services and will provide support and education throughout diagnosis and treatment for patients. She / he will serve as a professional resource in the areas of the Service Line.

• Act as a liaison between hospital floor staff and clinic staff to coordinate outpatient visits for transitioning patients.
• Serve as a consistent contact for patient throughout the treatment, providing follow-up calls to ensure all testing and orders are being followed/completed.
• Work with providers and staff on outbound referrals.
• Develop, coordinate, and continually improve processes pertaining to the Service Line coordination of care.
• Serve as a resource and consultant for the Service Line as well as the community, developing a presence in the professional and general public. Facilitates referrals by collaborating with referring providers

Qualifications

Education:

• BSN or Master's Degree

Experience:

• 5 years nursing experience
• Experience within the Service Line. Experience in a multi-specialty environment. Experience with home care/wound care ideal

Licensure:

• Licensed as a professional RN in the state of Connecticut

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.