Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
The Digestive Health Nurse Coordinator is a Registered Nurse, reporting to Nursing leadership within the Digestive Health Center and under the direction and supervision of Nursing leadership. The primary role of the nurse coordinator is to ensure seamless coordination of patient care for Digestive Health Care patients. This includes clinical practice, care coordination, education, quality improvement, with significant latititude for exercising professional judgment.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Registered Nurse, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred, Connecticut RN license.
EXPERIENCE
At least 2-3 years experience in a gastroenterology inpatient or outpatient setting, including experience in coordinating services and care gastroenterology disorder patients.
LICENSURE
Registered Nurse, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred, Connecticut RN license.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to assert oneself, advocate for patients and their families, work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to manage multiple priorities. Computer experience and knowledge of word processing and data entry systems. Must be able to communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team, patients and families. Must value and execute "patient -centered model of care."
PHYSICAL DEMAND
Must be flexible to meet the demands of ongoing referrals and managing ongoing care coordination for a caseload of patients within Digestive Health system
Additional Information
2 years of GI experience preferred, ambulatory clinic experience preferred.
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