Description
Job Schedule: Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: Monday through Friday with some weekend expectations.
Work where every moment matters.
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 Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.
Job Summary:
A member of Community Health and Engagement, a registered nurse responsible for the provision of an organized program directed toward community education and health improvement. Utilizes nursing skills to analyze, develop, and implement community education programs based on departmental priorities. Assists with colleague education related to caring for people from different cultures and diversity issues. Works in conjunction with other members of Community Health and Engagement.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Aggregates data to support community education and preventative health programs
2. Respond to public requests for health education programs. Works with physicians, clinical staff, and community partners to staff events. Supports interventions targeted toward population health needs and program enhancements
3. Works with Human Resources and others on diversity issues related to colleagues, patients and community.
4. Coordinates and oversees various screening programs throughout the Hartford Region
5. Provides consultation and education to selected patient populations to facilitate health promotion.
6. Serves as hospital liaison to community organizations related to health education and community needs.
7. Maintains awareness of resources and regulations at the local, state and federal level.
8. Works closely with the Regional leadership team to ensure that the Hartford Region provides healthcare and community education in concert with health needs assessment.
9. Demonstrates knowledge of care for required age-specific populations necessary to carry out safe and effective performance of duties.
10. Participate in hospital functions and events that support and health and engagement. May be required to vary shifts to meet the needs of patients and programs.
11. Travel between various locations within the community to perform duties.
12. Perform other related duties as required
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, High School diploma preferred
3 years of previous nursing experience
5 years of previous nursing experience in community health
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Current RN license
BLS Certification
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.