RN Coordinator-Neurosciences Outpatient

Nurse Coordinator

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.

Under the direction of the Manager, Director of Nursing, and Physician Director, the Nurse Coordinator works collaboratively with physician leaders, physicians, Advanced Practice Providers (APP). and staff of the Neurosciences service line to ensure goals and objectives are successfully met. The primary role of the Nurse Coordinator is to maintain communication with patients, families, staff, and providers in order to ensure coordination of patient care across the continuum.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Practice
• Manages incoming referrals, coordinates initial patient contact, and compiles list of presented patients in collaboration with attending physicians, fellows, and Advanced Practice Provider, (APP's).
• Clinical Program
• Assists in the coordination of care in the Neurosciences service line.
• Patient Safety, Quality, and Research
• Creates and supports a culture and environment of safety.
• Professional Development and Education
• Participates in enhancing the professional development of the nursing staff and other health care providers involved in the care of Neurology/Neurosurgery patients.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required. Connecticut RN license

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of three (3) years experience in a combination of the following will be considered: adult acute care inpatient services, ambulatory or critical care.

LICENSURE

RN license in the State of Connecticut

SPECIAL SKILLS

Baseline knowledge of neuroscience disease states. Excellent collaborative, communication, and interpersonal skills required. Ability to triage non-urgent and emergent situations.