Registered Nurse RN - Transitional Care Coordinator

Registered Nurse RN – Transitional Care Coordinator 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants 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. At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. As an integral member of the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) healthcare team, the Registered Professional Nurse (RN) upholds the YNHHS mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives to provide the highest level of patient-centered care. The RN practices professional nursing within the legal and ethical framework established by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Scope and Standards for Nursing Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the YNHHS Professional Practice Model. Responsibilities Standards of Practice: The RN follows the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, utilizing the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, evaluation—to provide competent care. Includes coordinating care delivery and transitions, health teaching, and promotion. Standards of Professional Performance: The RN engages in professional role activities—ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence‑based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization, environmental health—ensuring accountability to patients, peers, and society. Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. All newly hired registered nurses must have current BCLS certification or obtain it within one month of hire. Experience: Registered Nurse foundational experience; all RNs encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program. Licensure: Licensed and currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification highly encouraged. Special Skills: Foundational RN skills; opportunities for advancement through SPIRE program. Physical Demand: Requires prolonged standing, walking, use of sight, hearing, and touch. May be exposed to infectious diseases and end‑of‑life situations. Moderate stress and risk of injury from patient care. Able to assist pushing/pulling/lifting patients 5–300 pounds. EEO Statement EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran YNHHS Requisition ID 150752 Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr