Care Coordinator (RN) - Social Work

Location Detail:

435 Lewis Avenue-Midstate Med (10123) Shift Detail:

Per diem coverage for weekends and when team members on PTO Start here at Hartford Healthcare and 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 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 colleague

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. ·

Possesses ability to provide expert verbal and written clinical documentation and consultation along the continuum of care. ·

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. 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.