Host / Hostess
Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub
**
Enfield, CT
Posted 28 days ago
Love Where You Work
In our team-oriented work environment, you'll enjoy flexible schedules and comprehensive benefits.
We offer full training with opportunities to grow your career,
a safe enjoyable work environment,
and competitive compensation packages including quarterly bonus potential,
medical, dental, life insurance,
401k company matching,
and paid vacation after six months.
• -In-depth comprehensive training program for personal development.
• -Low turnover rates among managers and hourly staff.
Registered Nurse - Telemetry Center
Hartford Hospital
**
Connecticut
Posted 6 months ago
Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008)
Shift Detail: 7p-7a 24 hours per week, every THIRD weekend, every other holiday
Work where every moment matters.
Every day, more than 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.
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 their patients require, they turn to us.
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse in the Centralized Monitoring Unit (CMU) plays a key role in supporting the safe and efficient monitoring of nearly 300 patients’ cardiac rhythms and hemodynamic status. This is a non-direct care position, ideal for a clinically skilled RN with experience in telemetry who enjoys working in a fast-paced, technologically advanced environment.
The RN in this role provides clinical support to a team of Central Monitor Technicians (CMTs), promotes adherence to protocols, and facilitates clear communication with inpatient care teams. This position contributes to the overall quality of care by helping ensure accurate cardiac monitoring, appropriate escalations, and consistent workflow.
Job Responsibilities:
· Support and coordinate the daily activities of Central Monitor Technicians to ensure timely and accurate telemetry monitoring.
· Serve as a clinical resource for rhythm interpretation, protocol adherence, and telemetry best practices.
· Collaborate with the CMU Nurse Educator to help provide training and reinforce department policies and procedures.
· Support smooth transitions between shifts to maintain continuity of patient monitoring.
· Participate in daily team huddles and contribute to unit-based initiatives.
· Act as a communication link between the CMU and inpatient clinical staff, promoting timely updates and coordination.
· Assist in reviewing staffing assignments and making adjustments as needed.
· Contribute to quality improvement efforts related to telemetry and monitoring workflows.
· Assist with coaching and guiding staff in real-time situations, promoting best practices and a supportive team environment.
· Demonstrate commitment to Hartford HealthCare’s mission and values in daily practice.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
· BSN required; MSN preferred. One degree must be in Nursing.
· Candidates actively pursuing a BSN or MSN may be considered, with continued progress toward degree completion expected within five years.
· Minimum one year of nursing experience, including telemetry experience.
· Current CT RN license required.
· Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) or equivalent preferred.
· Strong communication and clinical problem-solving skills.
· Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
· Comfort with using clinical systems, telemetry technology, and escalation protocols.
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.
Registered Nurse (RN) - Skilled Nursing
Hartford Hospital
**
Connecticut
Posted 6 months ago
Location Detail: Jefferson House 1 John Stewart (10009)
Shift Detail: 7a-3:30p Every Other Weekend
SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE For 24 hours+!
Start here at Hartford HealthCare and work where every moment matters!
Jefferson House was the first nursing home opened in the state of Connecticut. We are very proud of our long history as a non-profit organization and member of the Hartford Healthcare community. We provide excellent long-term care and short-term rehabilitation to seniors in the greater Hartford area.
What our nurses love about Jefferson House:
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleague AND dependents
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health
• Paid time off and health insurance packages
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages like pet insurance, travel, entertainment and more.
Our nurses are invaluable because they lead the care team at Jefferson House. By leveraging their experience, they provide guidance and direction to the care team while ensuring residents and patients receive compassionate care in a safe environment.
Qualifications
· Connecticut RN License
· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
· Strong Team Player
· Compassionate approach to older adults
· New graduates will require one year of experience to become competent, with an evaluation at 6 months to assess progress
Jefferson House is part of Hartford HealthCare, a system that includes 7 acute care hospitals, a comprehensive Behavioral Health Network, Senior Services, and an extensive Medical Group network. Hartford HealthCare’s unified culture enhances access, affordability, equity and excellence. Its care-delivery system of over 37,000 employees— in more than 500 locations serving 185 towns across Connecticut offers unparalleled expertise-touching more than 23,000 lives every single day. Here you’ll learn, grow, and contribute to healing and health as part of one of Connecticut’s premier health systems. No matter where you work in the Hartford HealthCare system, you're connected to the team that's redefining care. Start here, where every moment matters.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - So Main Occ Med
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
**
Connecticut
Posted 6 months ago
Location Detail: 445 South Main St West Hartfrd (10113)
Shift Detail: Mon-Fri
Be the Best at Getting Better. Join over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues who make a difference every day .
What We Offer
Career growth and movement opportunities within our network
On-going education and training
Robust Benefits Package
Referral Bonus Program (top leader number of employee referrals in the industry)
Wellness Programs
Employee Discount Programs
Supportive culture
Awards & Recognition
Flexible Scheduling
Rewarding Compensation
401K with company match
Clinical specialty opportunities
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
Within the context of the Nursing Professional Practice Framework, the LPN provides quality and cost-effective direct care for patients/families within a unit, service or other primary area of practice.
Collaborates with members of health care team to assist patients in achieving established outcomes of care
Participates in direct patient care in order to meet individual and family health goals by: obtaining, documenting and reporting patient data related to established plan of care
Performs therapeutic measures, under the direction of an RN or MD, to assist in achieving established patient care outcomes
Qualifications
Current Connecticut Licensed Practical Nurse license required.
Medical/Surgical office experience preferred.
Specialization and/or specific work experience may be 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 employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
Nurse Navigator (RN) - Heart Rhythm
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
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Connecticut
Posted 6 months ago
Location Detail: 65 Memorial Rd WH BBSQ (10059)
Shift Detail: Monday-Friday (8a-4:30p)
Work where every moment matters.
Every day, more than 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.
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
Responsible for coordinating the individualized care of patients throughout the continuum of care services, functioning as patient advocate, educator, key point of contact and liaison between the patient and all other appropriate services.
Navigate the VT patient population through the pre-procedure testing process by providing education and guidance. Use foundational cardiology knowledge and experience to gain extensive knowledge of electrophysiology process and procedures.
Function as collaborating member of the health care team, but also must be able to act independently to assess patient and physician needs to ensure appropriate hand-offs so that patients receive services promptly and efficiently.
Maintain a national registry database for VT procedures in collaboration with the quality team. Ensure all requirements are met at expected timelines prior to submission.
Provide pre/post, disease process education to patients via phone and/or in-person on the day of testing for any of our VT procedures. Review educational materials with patient and/or family. Return calls to patients to discuss concerns, questions, and provide guidance.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Five years’ experience as a nurse
CT RN License or PA/APRN License
Two years supervisory/management and patient/staff education experience required
Travel 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 employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
Speech Language Pathologist
ECHN
**
Connecticut
Posted 6 months ago
$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS! Flexible Schedule!
We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard! We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and patient care.
What we offer:
Generous Vacation that is front loaded based on budgeted hours. Ex. 40 hours/ week = 26 days a year!
Sick Time on an accrual basis
401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee Assistance Program/Voluntary Benefit Options
Tuition Reimbursement- eligible after 3 months of employment!
Free Parking at all work sites: MMH- Employee Parking garage and parking lot, RGH- Parking lot
Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers)
Career Growth within the organization via career ladders, committee involvement, and more.
POSITION SUMMARY:Provides treatments to patients by evaluating the function and selecting and applying appropriate treatments to improve or restore function. Participates in an interdisciplinary approach for in servicing and community education and in the clinical education of affiliating students. Potentially may be responsible for cross-site coverage.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:Graduate of an accredited program of Speech Language Pathology with a minimum of a M.S.
Holds current Connecticut license for Speech Language Pathology.
Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association.
COMPETENCIES:This position requires an individual with strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
Must have basic personal computer skills in the use of Windows based programs such as Word, Outlook and Excel as needed for department functions.
Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites; and travel is required in order to perform essential duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.
Job-Specific Competency
1. Evaluates patients based on departmental standard.
2. Conducts and modifies evaluations based on the patient’s symptoms, level of activity, and medical status establishing individualized, appropriate, measurable goals for each patient.
3. Treats patients with the appropriate and acceptable therapeutic techniques.
4. Administers physical agents (modalities) and manual therapeutic technique to attain established goals.
5. Utilizes effective techniques to assist in normalizing speech and language activity.
6. Educates patients/families in home exercise programs and/or functional activities in order to maximize independent functional activity
7. Determines when a patient has achieved maximal benefit from treatment and recommends discharge if appropriate.
8. Documents in accordance to insurance guidelines and adheres to the department’s policies and procedures.
9. Seeks and fosters interdepartmental communication and communication with the referring physician regarding patient care as evidenced by observation, and chart review.
10. Accurately and consistently fills out and submits charges daily.
11. Adheres to the professional code of ethics established by the ASHA and the facility at all times as evidenced by observation.
12. Performs all duties with proper body mechanics and safety to prevent injuries.
13. Supervises at least one affiliated student per year.
14. Attends a continuing education course to further/improve treatment techniques.
15. Participates in at least one departmental in-service, or community in-service as evidenced by documentation of educational program.
Landscaping Jobs Available (Laborer, Crew Leader)
Yellowstone Landscape
**
Connecticut
Posted 6 months ago
Our growing company is seeking dedicated, dependable Landscape Laborers and Crew Leaders to work safely in the field. As a landscape professional, you will work alongside other crew members, and all report to an Account Manager.
What would my responsibilities be as a Laborer?
Beautify properties by removing trash, and blowing leaves and debris.
Keep trucks and equipment clean and in working order.
Contribute to our safety culture by wearing assigned Personal Protective --Equipment (“PPE”).
Interact with homeowners, property guests, clients, and the public in a friendly and polite manner.
This role may require occasional out-of-state travel; candidates must be able and willing to travel as needed.
What would my responsibilities be as a Crew Leader?
Supervise all lawn maintenance service activities of the crew, ensuring that all crew members have the required safety material, the training and tools needed to complete the job, and that they are always operating safely.
Complete a pre-trip inspection report each day.
Coordinate with branch management, customers, and employees as needed.
Use landscaping tools and operate heavy equipment as needed. Safely drive crews to and from jobs, adhering to the Company's Safety Policy and ensuring that the public will be safe while in contact with crews.
This role may require occasional out-of-state travel; candidates must be able and willing to travel as needed.
Why Join Yellowstone?
Competitive hourly pay, paid weekly
Benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401k with a company match
Industry-leading safety programs
Company provided safety gear
Equipped with optimal and most professional equipment
High profile customers, worksites, and landscape results
A company that values and appreciates YOU
Requirements
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Must have reliable transportation to the Branch or first job site
Safe driving record and ability to successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Report (“MVR”) a plus
Become part of the team dedicated to Excellence in Commercial Landscaping
Landscaping Jobs Available (Laborer, Crew Leader)
Yellowstone Landscape
**
Connecticut
Posted 6 months ago
Our growing company is seeking dedicated, dependable Landscape Laborers and Crew Leaders to work safely in the field. As a landscape professional, you will work alongside other crew members, and all report to an Account Manager.
What would my responsibilities be as a Laborer?
Beautify properties by removing trash, and blowing leaves and debris.
Keep trucks and equipment clean and in working order.
Contribute to our safety culture by wearing assigned Personal Protective --Equipment (“PPE”).
Interact with homeowners, property guests, clients, and the public in a friendly and polite manner.
This role may require occasional out-of-state travel; candidates must be able and willing to travel as needed.
What would my responsibilities be as a Crew Leader?
Supervise all lawn maintenance service activities of the crew, ensuring that all crew members have the required safety material, the training and tools needed to complete the job, and that they are always operating safely.
Complete a pre-trip inspection report each day.
Coordinate with branch management, customers, and employees as needed.
Use landscaping tools and operate heavy equipment as needed. Safely drive crews to and from jobs, adhering to the Company's Safety Policy and ensuring that the public will be safe while in contact with crews.
This role may require occasional out-of-state travel; candidates must be able and willing to travel as needed.
Why Join Yellowstone?
Competitive hourly pay, paid weekly
Benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401k with a company match
Industry-leading safety programs
Company provided safety gear
Equipped with optimal and most professional equipment
High profile customers, worksites, and landscape results
A company that values and appreciates YOU
Requirements
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Must have reliable transportation to the Branch or first job site
Safe driving record and ability to successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Report (“MVR”) a plus
Become part of the team dedicated to Excellence in Commercial Landscaping
Registered Nurse (RN)
Hartford Hospital
**
Connecticut
Posted 6 months ago
Location Detail: 81 Retreat Ave HH Core Bldg (10067)
Shift Detail: 36 hours per week; Flexible hours and shift M-F Occasional weekend to cover PTO No holidays
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.
Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals as well as a Level I trauma center. Hartford Hospital is on the cutting edge of technology & medical care and is home to the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. Housing the Northeast’s largest robotic surgery center, committed to becoming the best in the country for patient safety and is pursuing that goal by taking innovative action and creating a culture of safety at every level within the organization.
Job Summary
The Cardiac Catheterization lab at Hartford Hospital is comprised of four suites, two monitoring rooms, two scrub areas, a supply room and a holding area. There are approximately 5,000 diagnostic cardiac caths done per year and of these, 1,500 become interventions. Hartford Hospital’s operating room provides 24-hour backup in the event that open-heart surgery is needed.
Care of patients undergoing a variety of Catheterization and Interventional procedures with conscious sedation/analgesia administration. Familiarity with IABP, cardiac drugs, and emergency care. Provides holistic, quality and cost-effective nursing care for patients/families and/or others for a patient population within a unit, service or other primary area of practice with an awareness of the episode of care. Our Nurses work in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams, focused on a patient centered care model in a richly diverse work space. Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the registered nurse utilizes evidence based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff. The registered nurse who through knowledge and ability uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional spiritual, cultural and educational needs of the patient and family.
Primary Responsibilities: Performing nursing support for a variety of complex catheterization and interventional procedures.
Qualifications
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred) with current CT license.
• 2-4 year’s minimum experience in cardiology, with critical care highly preferred.
• Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology experience preferred.
• Must be collaborative and flexible, working in close team environment.
•BLS from the American Heart Association 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 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.
Patient Care Administrative Nurse Supervisor (RN) - Nurse Coordinators
Hartford Hospital
**
Connecticut
Posted 6 months ago
Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008)
Work where every moment matters.
Every day, more than 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.
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 their patients require, they turn to us.
Job Summary:
· The Patient Care Administrative Nurse Supervisor is an experienced Registered Nurse and is responsible for supervising and monitoring the Nursing department(s) on an assigned shift in accordance with nursing standards and practices as well as current Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations.
· This position provides leadership for multiple hospital departments in the absence of the unit manager, director, or administration.
· This position ensures the appropriate delivery of direct and indirect patient care via the utilization of the Nursing Process and creates a positive environment for the professional practice of nursing.
· The role provided leadership to ensure continuous improvement within quality, safety and in alignment with Balanced Scorecard, key priorities and strategic plan
· Directs and implements evidenced based strategies to transform care delivery and attain optimal outcomes
· In partnership, implements, facilitates, measures, evaluates clinical quality initiatives including both process and outcome measures
· Analyzes data and partners to compose actionable process improvement, status reports and data driven presentations to share with both leaders and staff
Collaborates with the Clinical Logistics Center to open isolation beds, to expedite and prioritize rooms, ensuring there are limited blocked beds, working with units to ensure samples are collected and resulted in a timely manner to maximize capacity, manage 1:1 patient observation resources and communicate potential downgrades in the ICUs and goals of care changes.
We take great care of careers.
Hartford Healthcare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organization:
· Medical and dental benefits
· 401(k) plan with employer match
· Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire
· Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs
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.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required
• 3 years of acute care charge or supervisory experience required
• Critical care or emergency department nursing experience may be required in acute care environments
• Progressive leadership experience
• Active Registered Nurse license from the State of Connecticut required
· Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) provider credentialed form the American Heart Association (AHA)
· Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider credentialed form the American Heart Association (AHA)
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.
Nurse Navigator - Community Care Center
Hartford Hospital
**
Connecticut
Posted 6 months ago
Location Detail: 132 Jefferson St Hartford (10483)
Shift Detail: Monday through Friday, 8a - 430p
Work where every moment matters.
Every day, more than 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.
Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals 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 their patients require, they turn to us.
The Community Care Clinic (CCC) is located at 132 Jefferson St on the third floor of the Hartford Hospital Community Health building of Hartford Hospital. CCC clinic has close to 3,000 patient visits annually with an average of 50 patients per day. The Division of Infectious Diseases provides inpatient and outpatient consultation regarding the diagnosis and management of all types of infectious diseases. The service is supported by outstanding clinical diagnostics laboratories, which provide state-of-the-art techniques for rapid diagnosis of infectious diseases. Our staff of providers, Psychiatry, fellows, Psych Residents, social worker, Nutritionist, Pharmacy Liaison, APRNs, RNs, MA/MAAs, a Case Manager and a Data Manager who provides compassionate care, excellence in teaching and investigations in clinical and laboratory research. CCC is Ryan White funded. 75% are bilingual with Spanish being their primary language. 80% of our patients have Health coverage under Medicaid. Our specialists are skilled at treating many infectious conditions, including: Conditions such as HIV infection, Hepatitis, fever of unknown origin, recurrent infections or rashes of unknown type or origin, Influenza, Opportunistic infections in patients who are immunosuppressed due to acquired or congenital immunodeficiency, transplant or other medical condition. CCC guides patients through the health system, including appropriate referrals for services to other health professionals.
Job Summary:
Functioning within the context of the framework for professional nursing practice, the Community Care Nurse Navigator is a registered nurse experienced in patient throughput, preventing transitional care gaps, and resolving issues to enhance the quality and continuity of a patient’s or populations health care leading to improved health outcomes and equitable care. This role supports the HHC mission to improve the health and healing of the people and communities we serve. Under provider direction, the Community Care Nurse Navigator provides skilled nursing care to patients in a variety of clinical settings. Scope of responsibility is characterized by use of nursing process to assess, plan, intervene and evaluate human responses to actual or potential health problems utilizing appropriate practices, standards, protocols and guidelines. This position reports to a Practice Manager.
Job Responsibilities:
• Functions as a member of an interprofessional care team in an expanded nurse role to help patients transition from the acute care setting (HH ED or inpatient). The goals include reducing all-cause readmissions, and inappropriate ED utilization, improving care coordination for patients during the transitional care period, and ultimately improving care quality and access for vulnerable populations. This role will be responsible for educating the HH community at large and advocating for resources to enhance patient healthcare engagement and expand the collaboration and communication between (inpatient/ambulatory/outpatient/attending/transitional care/specialty care/primary care) providers and care teams for high risk/complex patients.
• Partners with the inpatient (i.e. acute care, IOL, STR) or ED physician and care team to proactively identify potential transitional care gaps for this patient population, and establish a safe transition plan. Key strategies include ensuring a patient/caregiver agreed upon CCC Clinic and urgent specialists scheduled appointment(s) with transportation, verifying patient has necessary DME, finalizing an achievable community medication plan, completing diagnostic workup, educating the patient on disease and symptom management, and incorporating a patient-centered home care plan.
• Performs post-hospitalization/ED transitional care strategies within 24-48h after discharge, including post-discharge phone calls, patient education, symptom management, and medication reconciliation, and collaborates with CCC clinic physician and (clinic and community) care team to minimize identified gaps in care.
• Throughout the post-inpatient/ED transitional care period, facilitates the completion of the diagnostic workup, follows up on unresulted diagnostics, collaborates with homecare, pharmacy, and DME to ensure the patient has necessary supplies/medications/resources, obtains necessary authorizations, and schedules additional consultant appointments.
• Collaborates with clinic physicians to resolve issues and to advance the treatment plan until the patient has an established primary care provider.
• In collaboration with the CCC Clinic physician, assists the patient in identifying a primary care practice for continued care and facilitates the transfer of care to that practice
• Documents all communication, transition plan, implemented strategies, and patient outcomes in EPIC.
• As a member of the CCC Clinic completes transitional care strategies and actions per CMS/Payer guidelines for Transitional Care Management or other program directives.
• Establishes a therapeutic rapport with patients and demonstrates a commitment to serve as a patient advocate.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as a member of the health care team in order to provide safe patient care and prompt and efficient service. The Community Care Nurse Navigator provides transitional care strategies to his/her peers/colleagues and patients based on need/coverage.
• Attends/Leads and actively participates in care team meetings to facilitate a safe transition plan or resolve a patient issue.
• Establishes evidence-based standard work and workflows. Develops and implements processes that improve the patient experience. Collects and analyzes patient and program level data identifies areas of opportunity, recommends improvements/revisions or program development, and leads/participates in the idea/plan implementation.
• Applies the nursing process as appropriate within the context of the organization’s framework for professional nursing practice and following guidelines established by the team.
• Provides office-based nursing care in collaboration with provider, communicates with provider regarding patient needs, nursing assessments, and recommendations, demonstrates independent nursing actions based on assessment and problem identification.
This is a grant funded position.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required, MSN preferred
• Minimum five (5) years of nursing experience, Inpatient and Ambulatory nursing experience preferred.
• Current Connecticut Nursing License
• BLS Certification
• Obtain CCM/CCCTM certification within two years of hire
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.
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