What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stroke Nurse Navigator - Department Of Neurology position at Hartford Hospital?
Location Detail: 85 Jefferson Street Hartford (10068)
Shift Detail: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Work where every moment matters.
Every day, more than 40,000 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 in 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
Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary care team, responsible for coordinating the individualized care of stroke patients throughout the continuum of care to increase and assure timely access to healthcare services. Functions as a patient advocate, educator, key point of contact and liaison between the patient and other appropriate services. Participates in community education (educational outreach programs, workshops, seminars, support services).
Job Responsibilities
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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
Shift Detail: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Work where every moment matters.
Every day, more than 40,000 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 in 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
Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary care team, responsible for coordinating the individualized care of stroke patients throughout the continuum of care to increase and assure timely access to healthcare services. Functions as a patient advocate, educator, key point of contact and liaison between the patient and other appropriate services. Participates in community education (educational outreach programs, workshops, seminars, support services).
Job Responsibilities
- Navigates stroke patients through the continuum and assists to eliminate barriers to healthcare and enhance the patient experience.
- Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary care team, functioning as a patient advocate, educator, point of contact and liaison between the patient and all other appropriate services.
- Reviews stroke patient care daily at Hartford Hospital via documentation review. Works with nursing and provider staff to ensure Joint Commission and American Heart Association standards are met and patients are receiving appropriate and efficient care.
- Assists the Stroke Program Manager by:
- Preparing for Joint Commission recertification.
- Serving as a resource to collaborate with interdisciplinary staff in providing care to stroke patients.
- Facilitating ongoing training and education of the interdisciplinary team.
- Tracking and reporting of stroke performance measures, quality indicators, stroke guidelines, and supporting/executing performance improvement projects related to improving the care and outcomes of stroke patients.
- Participates in community education outreach programs, workshops, seminars and support services.
- Assists to decrease in-patient length of stay, readmissions, emergency department visits and left against medical advice rate of stroke patients.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related field
- 5 years clinical nursing experience
- Active Connecticut Registered Nurse licensure
- Certification in specialty area preferred.
- Spanish fluency preferred.
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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.