Nurse Navigator - Palliative Care
Company: Hartford HealthCare
Location: Ashaway
Posted on: January 15, 2023
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Job Description:
DescriptionJob Schedule: Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: Monday - Friday; Regional position between Backus
and Windham Hospitals
Work where every moment matters.
Every day, over 30,000 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.
Join us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day. As part
of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in
Connecticut and beyond. By embodying these values we have become
nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for
personalized coordinated care. Come be part of something
special!
For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary
source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We
are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham
counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter
services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality
healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our
communities.JOB SUMMARY
Registered nurse serving as a collaborative resource and program
leader for patients and the palliative team. Exhibits leadership
skills, is a resource and collaborates with the team to help
develop a palliative program that serves this population of
patients in the east region. Is responsible for meeting with team
members and Medical Director of palliative care, helping define
workflows, assisting with determining patient's goals of care,
engaging with families, collaborating with hospice, care management
and other staff. Embodies innovative thinking identifying
opportunities for a regional program and collaboration of system
initiatives related to palliative care. Reports to Director of Care
Transitions.QualificationsEducation: BSN Degree; -MSN or Master's
degree in relevant healthcare field preferred.
Experience: 3 years of health care experience; 3-5 years managerial
experience. -5 years of health care experience; 5-7 years
managerial experience preferred.
Licensure, Certification, Registration: CT Registered Nurse
Licensure required. -Certification in palliative/oncology field
preferred.Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements
Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, and
effectively communicate information. Basic computer skills
(including opening/reading email, basic internet use) Must possess
expert level of knowledge in departmental field of concentration.
Ability to effectively monitor and manage the effectiveness of
departmental function and programs. Demonstrated ability to develop
short and long term operational and strategic plans. Broad
understanding of business strategies and implementation processes.
Demonstrated leadership abilities. Ability to communicate technical
or complex information and present effective and persuasive
discussions with all levels of the organization. Also has the
ability to represent WWBH to external agencies and organizations.
Ability to manage time and meet deadlines in a stressful work
environment. Ability to handle multiple priorities.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.
Keywords: Hartford HealthCare, Warwick , Nurse Navigator - Palliative Care, Other , Ashaway, Rhode Island
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