Care Transition Nurse - Center For Healthy Aging - Per Diem

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 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. The Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging is a resource and assessment center designed to make it easier for seniors, their loved ones and caregivers to access essential information and services to attain the optimal quality of life. The Care Transition Nurse will work in collaboration with RN’s and/or social workers, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, independent living facilities, home care agencies, and physicians to provide education to customers, patients and families in coordinating the care of patients moving from one level of care to another to ensure a safe and effective patient’s transition across the post-acute care continuum. Serves as a bridge between the healthcare team and the patient and/or caregivers, as well as helps to reduce facility re-admissions. Provides information and guidance to the patient and /or caregiver resulting in effective care transitions, improved self-management skills and knowledge of their illness and or disease process in addition to supporting enhanced communication between the patient and the healthcare team. * BSN Required * Current RN License in the state of Connecticut * Three years nursing experience * Active Driver’s License & reliable transportation * Computer literate with ability to learn new applications * Comfortable with regional travel and home visits * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Public speaking skills for educational programs * Self starter 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. Job: Senior Health Services / Home Care* *Organization: Jefferson House *Title: *Care Transition Nurse - Center For Healthy Aging - Per Diem * Location: *Connecticut-Southington-81 Meriden Ave Bradley Memoria (10003) Requisition ID: 24164582