Care Coordinator (RN) - Social Work

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Hartford HealthCare doesn't just take great care of our patients; we take great care of our employees too. At Hartford HealthCare, we offer:

• Newly revised competitive hourly rates
• Tuition reimbursement after just 6 months of employment and up to 40% reimbursement with Quinnipiac University for colleagues and dependents
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401K with company match
• Ample opportunities for advancement

Serving our community since 1998, MidState Medical Center is a vibrant and progressive organization with a genuine concern for our patients, community, and employee's alike. We've earned top honors for quality stroke care, gold level recognition for organ donation, and employing leaders in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation, providing the highest quality level of care.

Job Summary

The licensed RN care coordinator demonstrates expertise in a healthcare setting in the assessment and treatment of patients along the continuum of care. Develops and implements discharge planning within an interdisciplinary healthcare team, addresses complex clinical care needs by identifying and removing barriers that prevent optimum access to needed post-acute care. Works collaboratively with the providers to identify discharge barriers and delays in order to optimize most efficient use of acute care hospital days and prevent prolonged length of stay. Provides clinical leadership to their healthcare teams and ensures daily goals are being met according to the patient's plan of care.

Qualifications

Education
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Experience
Previous experience in acute care healthcare setting.

Licensure, Certification, Registration
Valid Registered Nurse License with the State of Connecticut. Case Management Certification preferred.

Language Skills
Preferred bilingual English/Spanish.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements
Demonstrate comprehension of medical terminology, natural history of illness and general disease processes; identification of and reliance on educational resources to continuously improve clinical practice as a medical social worker. Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills required. Knowledge of computer applications preferred. Must be able to work collaboratively, efficiently and effectively with multidisciplinary health care professionals to ensure a seamless transition of care for our patients and families. Ability to multi-task and address multiple needs of healthcare team members and patients/families. Ability to address complex psychosocial needs by working with community resources and addressing barriers that prevent patient from optimizing their health and quality of life. Ability to work in fast changing healthcare environment.