Work where every moment mattersEvery day more than 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkHartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals as well as a Level I trauma center Hartford Hospital is on the cutting edge of technology medical care and is home to the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world Housing the Northeastrsquos largest robotic surgery center committed to becoming the best in the country for patient safety and is pursuing that goal by taking innovative action and creating a culture of safety at every level within the organizationThe Hartford HealthCare Heart Vascular Institute brings together cardiac care specialists ndash increasing collaboration and care coordination ndash all under one roof Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented experienced and compassionate caregivers and physicians backed by the latest cutting edge technologyThe award winning Heart Vascular Institute is a national leader in advancing cardiac care offering heart disease prevention treatment surgery and research We received ldquotop performerrdquo recognition by The Joint Commission for performance on evidence based care processes for the treatment of heart attack and were recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association as a Get with the Guidelinesreg Stroke GOLD PLUS Achievement Award winner in Job SummaryHeart Failure Transitional Care Nurse Coordinators participates in an expanded nurse role as an integral member of the Heart Failure Team They are at the forefront of the Heart Failure Disease Management Program and work in a collaborative environment with strong patient centered interdisciplinary teams focused on a patient centered care model in a richly diverse work space The nurse coordinator must possess our institutional values of integrity kindness safety nurse excellence leadership professionalism and loyalty while providing high quality safe care Under the direction and general supervision of the Heart Failure Program Manager the registered nurse coordinator uses high level critical thinking skills and expertise in the safe administration of various heart failure intravenous medications aimed at decongestion while also balancing and providing the framework of a robust comprehensive advanced heart failure management program The Heart Failure Transitional Care Nurse Coordinator utilizes evidence based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff With a goal of reducing readmissions and improving quality of life for patients coordinators use expert knowledge and the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical emotional spiritual cultural and educational needs of the patient and family The coordinator provides specialty and individualized care implementing interventions including heart failure education medication education dietary education and on going counseling promotion of self care and adherence to a therapy planKey Areas of Responsibilitybull Independently obtains and performs assessments while safely triaging and guiding a patientrsquos clinical course Presents patient history and clinical presentation to a Provider Establishes implements and evaluates an individualized plan of care with timely and appropriate clinical advice and interventionsbull Perform extensive review of medications and eliminates inadvertent inconsistencies across transitions in care Communicates effectively with Providers to validate and verify medications and ensure medication safety and improved effective medication reconciliation and follow up carebull Facilitates coordination of care across the continuum and collaborates with Advanced Practice Providers and Physicians to utilize therapy protocols Performs IV and medication therapy assessment and evaluation of the patientbull Participates in the overall program growth referral base outreach protocol establishment and re evaluationbull Participates in research and present programmatic milestones and accomplishments in various venuesbull Leads heart failure support groups educational sessions and develops Heart Failure newsletters and other activities materials as neededbull Coordinates the Heart Failure patient experience throughout the Hartford Healthcare continuum based on the individual needs of the patientWork where every moment mattersEvery day more than 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkHartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals as well as a Level I trauma center Hartford Hospital is on the cutting edge of technology medical care and is home to the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world Housing the Northeastrsquos largest robotic surgery center committed to becoming the best in the country for patient safety and is pursuing that goal by taking innovative action and creating a culture of safety at every level within the organizationThe Hartford HealthCare Heart Vascular Institute brings together cardiac care specialists ndash increasing collaboration and care coordination ndash all under one roof Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented experienced and compassionate caregivers and physicians backed by the latest cutting edge technologyThe award winning Heart Vascular Institute is a national leader in advancing cardiac care offering heart disease prevention treatment surgery and research We received ldquotop performerrdquo recognition by The Joint Commission for performance on evidence based care processes for the treatment of heart attack and were recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association as a Get with the Guidelinesreg Stroke GOLD PLUS Achievement Award winner in Job SummaryHeart Failure Transitional Care Nurse Coordinators participates in an expanded nurse role as an integral member of the Heart Failure Team They are at the forefront of the Heart Failure Disease Management Program and work in a collaborative environment with strong patient centered interdisciplinary teams focused on a patient centered care model in a richly diverse work space The nurse coordinator must possess our institutional values of integrity kindness safety nurse excellence leadership professionalism and loyalty while providing high quality safe care Under the direction and general supervision of the Heart Failure Program Manager the registered nurse coordinator uses high level critical thinking skills and expertise in the safe administration of various heart failure intravenous medications aimed at decongestion while also balancing and providing the framework of a robust comprehensive advanced heart failure management program The Heart Failure Transitional Care Nurse Coordinator utilizes evidence based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff With a goal of reducing readmissions and improving quality of life for patients coordinators use expert knowledge and the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical emotional spiritual cultural and educational needs of the patient and family The coordinator provides specialty and individualized care implementing interventions including heart failure education medication education dietary education and on going counseling promotion of self care and adherence to a therapy planKey Areas of Responsibilitybull Independently obtains and performs assessments while safely triaging and guiding a patientrsquos clinical course Presents patient history and clinical presentation to a Provider Establishes implements and evaluates an individualized plan of care with timely and appropriate clinical advice and interventionsbull Perform extensive review of medications and eliminates inadvertent inconsistencies across transitions in care Communicates effectively with Providers to validate and verify medications and ensure medication safety and improved effective medication reconciliation and follow up carebull Facilitates coordination of care across the continuum and collaborates with Advanced Practice Providers and Physicians to utilize therapy protocols Performs IV and medication therapy assessment and evaluation of the patientbull Participates in the overall program growth referral base outreach protocol establishment and re evaluationbull Participates in research and present programmatic milestones and accomplishments in various venuesbull Leads heart failure support groups educational sessions and develops Heart Failure newsletters and other activities materials as neededbull Coordinates the Heart Failure patient experience throughout the Hartford Healthcare continuum based on the individual needs of the patientEducationBachelor of Science Nursing Degree requiredExperienceMinimum of yearsrsquo acute care experienceMinimum of yearsrsquo heart failure experienceLicensure Certification RegistrationCurrent Connecticut Registered Nurse LicenseBasic Life Support Certification by the American Heart AssociationAmerican Association of Heart Failure Nurses AAHFN Certification or must obtain within months of hireKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirementsbull Ability to adapt and be flexible to the needs of the Comprehensive Heart Failure Programbull Ability to communicate clearlybull Ability to utilize advanced critical thinking and judgment to make safe recommendations to both the patient and provider on how to improve their health condition or symptomsbull Strong Clinical skillsbull Ability to concurrently manage multiple prioritiesWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability statusEducationBachelor of Science Nursing Degree requiredExperienceMinimum of yearsrsquo acute care experienceMinimum of yearsrsquo heart failure experienceLicensure Certification RegistrationCurrent Connecticut Registered Nurse LicenseBasic Life Support Certification by the American Heart AssociationAmerican Association of Heart Failure Nurses AAHFN Certification or must obtain within months of hireKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirementsbull Ability to adapt and be flexible to the needs of the Comprehensive Heart Failure Programbull Ability to communicate clearlybull Ability to utilize advanced critical thinking and judgment to make safe recommendations to both the patient and provider on how to improve their health condition or symptomsbull Strong Clinical skillsbull Ability to concurrently manage multiple prioritiesWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability status