Nurse Navigator - Neurosurgery

Hartford HealthCare

Description

Work whereevery momentmatters.

Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees 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 Medical Group is one of the largest medical practices in New England with multiple locations throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. We consist of a team of professionals ranging from Medical Assistants to Physician Assistants and everything in between. Our physician led medical group enjoys an excellent reputation with patients and the medical community, offering primary care, urgent care and more than 30 different specialties.

Job Description

The Spine Nurse Navigator plans, coordinates and delivers health services to patients receiving care within the defined Service Line. This includes working collaboratively with other health providers to assure coordinated care throughout the service line’s continuum of care. The nurse navigator will assist with the coordination of services and will provide support and education throughout diagnosis, treatment and into survivorship for patients. Will serve as a professional resource in the areas of the Neurosurgery Service Line.

• Act as a liaison between healthcare providers, payors, and the patient /family.
• Assist patients with the scheduling of appointments for follow-up visits with other healthcare providers.
• Contact patients instructing them of additional imaging procedures that must be performed to clarify interpretation.
  
• Serve as a consistent contact for patient / family throughout the process of diagnosis and treatment, providing pre-procedure teaching and post-procedure follow-up calls.
• Work with providers on treatment plans, follow up care and surgical optimization.
• Develop, coordinate, and continually improve nursing procedures and processes pertaining to the Neurosurgery Service Line coordination of care.
• Participate in outcomes research and tracking quality metrics.
• Serve as a resource and consultant for the Neurosurgery Service Line as well as the community, developing a presence in the professional and general public.
• Travel to Hartford, Vernon and Windsor offices.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a professional RN in the state of Connecticut
• BSN required
• Minimum of 5 years nursing experience
• Experience within Neurosurgery Service Line or experience in a multispecialty environment preferred
• EPIC experience

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 yourmoment.