Nursing Jobs in Hartford, CT
$96,137 - $130,728 / year
Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees. Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $96,137.00 - $110,510.00 - $130,728.00 Nurse Coordinator- Cardiology The Nurse Coordinator- will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of patient care and optimizing clinical practices within our organization. Reporting to the service line director, you will be responsible for coordinating and leading the planning and implementation of clinical initiatives to improve the quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of care and will be instrumental in creating workflow process for e lectrophysiology procedures, atrial fibrillation referrals and and regional outreach to providers for EP referrals. Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team and identified physician leaders to optimize patient outcomes and promote evidence-based practices. Work in tandem with the heart failure and structural heart teams to enhance care coordination and ensure that appropriate patients receive timely procedures. Strive to provide timely access to treatments, reduce readmissions, improve clinical outcomes, enhance patient satisfaction, and effectively manage financial resources. Accountable for the effective management and coordination of care of patients primarily being evaluated for cardiovascular procedures. Partner with the interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgical team, and clinical staff of multiple departments, both inpatient and outpatient within Baystate Health and external local and regional healthcare facilities to coordinate the care of cardiovascular patients who are being evaluated and selected for cardiovascular procedures through their pre- and post-procedure care. Works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to plan, direct, and evaluate the care provided to patients and their families. This coordinator is a front-line nurse leader with excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. The coordinator possesses expert clinical knowledge, which is applied to systematically and continuously collect and assess data in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and the ACC-NCDR Data Coordinator to provide and improve quality patient outcomes for the patient and Baystate Medical Center's Heart & Vascular program. Collaborates with inter-professional team members to enhance outcomes across the continuum of care by utilizing, critiquing, and/or conducting research to promote evidenced based practice. Evaluate current clinical practices of referring providers and staff and provide education to ensure research-based best clinical practice is delivered to patients. The Heart & Vascular RN Coordinator provides leadership as a member of the multidisciplinary team collaborating in the development, execution, and evaluation of their respective Heart and Vascular program. Communicates professionally and effectively with the faculty and staff in planning for programmatic changes using tact, discretion, and diplomacy; is skilled in problem-solving techniques, conflict resolution, and team building development, and provides feedback to team members appropriately. Assist and support patient and family in understanding and navigating through a complex clinical eval, maintain expert clinical knowledge and advanced certifications in nursing practice with a special focus in the specialty to be a strong clinical resource. Required Experience: Registered RN with a BSN required ( masters preferred ) Minimum of 5 years acute care experience including critical care experience Clinical knowledge of disease/illness/treatment options specific to specialty Excellent communication & organizational skills Ability to lead a group with varying opinions and provide constructive feedback Ability to deliver presentations and facilitate large group meetings Well developed PC skills including MS Office: Word, Power Point, Excel Hours & Location Full Time Monday – Friday Location – On site at Baystate Medical Center Advantages of Working with Baystate Health Established career ladders with guaranteed compensation increases. Excellent Benefits, Compensation and generous PTO Nursing forgivable loan program First time home buyers’ program High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision Insurance Competitive 403b retirement match Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical and financial health. We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate! OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Baystate Health is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system serving over 800,000 people throughout western New England. Baystate Health is one of western Massachusetts’ strongest economic engines. With a workforce of nearly 13,000 team members and over 900 beds on average across our five hospitals. Education: Bachelors Degree (Required) Certifications: Registered Nurse - OtherOtherOther Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. 
$96,900 - $128,500 / year
The rewards at Healogics are immense, starting with the important work we do to change patients’ lives. We also understand that meaningful work is hard work, and we are committed to supporting and compensating our employees for the tremendous service they provide. Think you are a great fit? Learn more about this role here: Healogics is the largest provider of advanced wound care services in the United States, treating more than 300,000 chronic wound patients annually across over 600 sites. With an aging society, obesity and diabetes on the rise, and an uptick in surgical procedures, the number of patients with non-healing wounds that would benefit from expert care is dramatically increasing. As a result, the company is working to provide our differentiated, quality outcomes to as many patients that would benefit through our out-patient clinic partnerships The Clinical Program Director is responsible for the management and the strategic growth of the Wound Care Program and other wound care continuum programs for the assigned area of responsibility. This position is responsible for the complete oversight of the Wound Care Center (WCC)®, to include the following functions: day-to-day center operations, staff management, financial management, quality/performance improvement, community education, and clinical functions oversight. The Clinical Program Director is also responsible for maintaining collaborative and consultative client relationships within and outside the hospital organization and for creating effective working relationships between Healogics and the hospital. All Healogics employees must perform their job responsibilities according to all Healogics policies, Hospital policies, as well as to accrediting organizations, federal and state regulation, and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, as applicable. Essential Functions/Responsibilities: (Percentage time shown in parenthesis next to each function) Manages the Center’s Operations (20%) Oversees the day-to-day management of outpatient clinic(s), and other wound care continuum programs, as applicable. Continuously assesses current clinic flows, processes and procedures, identifies areas of improvement, and develops and implements best practices and appropriate changes to improve outcomes Works with hospital and company personnel to ensure availability of adequate resources, supplies, equipment and services. Facilitates the flow of information and maximizes effective communication throughout the program. Prioritizes responsibilities and directs the work of the Center’s clinical staff and non- clinical staff. Collaborates with other health care providers across the wound care continuum, Wound Care Center (WCC)® Providers, and Medical Director regarding clinic and patient needs. May function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics policy Manages direct reports in conjunction with the company and hospital HR departments.This includes interviewing, hiring, motivating, coaching, counselling, establishing performance expectations, and conducting performance reviews. (5%) Performs Financial Management (10%) Manages and coordinates the revenue cycle for Healogics and for the hospital partner, as appropriate. Stays current with reimbursement changes, providing physician and staff updates and education as needed. Reviews key financial reports, identifies key indicator trends and develops plans to implement best practices to ensure fiscal responsibility. Tracks and reports all ancillary revenues generated by the program. Manages costs through appropriate utilization and management of labor and supply across the wound care continuum. Works with Healogics support team to complete financial reviews and presents results to hospital leadership. Manages Community Education/Marketing functions (20%) Works directly with the hospital and Healogics marketing departments to ensure that the wound care program has established strategic marketing plans and works with the same group and the hospital physician liaison to plan, coordinate, and execute activities directed toward increasing patient referrals to the Wound Care Center (WCC)®(s). Works collaboratively, as part of a multi-functional team, to best determine key target referral sources, and develops a systematic approach to build those customer relationships and increase Wound Care Center (WCC)® referrals. Maintains, monitors and updates the list of Physician Practices within a given radius of the hospital on an ongoing basis. Visits Physician Practices and interacts with key physicians to provide awareness of the Wound Care Center (WCC)® program, using educational marketing materials. Also documents all physician office interactions, as well as the visits with the Physician Practices in the Healogics Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Communicates on a regular basis with the (C)DO and/or (C)VPO and the hospital executive sponsor regarding goals, targets, and other relevant referral development information, as needed. Manages Quality/Performance Improvement functions (10%) Implements and manages a continuous Wound Care Center (WCC)® Performance Improvement Program (PIP) and strives to meet Wound Care Center (WCC)® quality indicators.Ensures program is integrated into the partner hospital’s PIP program. Participates in hospital committees as appropriate and ensures timely and accurate documentation in the patient record and outcomes database. Monitors patient, referring physician and customer satisfaction. Ensures that Patient Safety Guidelines are followed, that Healogics employees complete all annual requirements, including compliance requirements, and creates an environment that promotes the escalation of compliance concerns as appropriate. Manages clinical functions (20%) Is responsible for coordinating the clinical activities and directing the work of the clinical staff. This includes patient care assessment, patient care planning and implementation, and working on patient care quality improvement. The CPD partners with the for review of clinical practice. As needed, serves as case manager to a group of wound care patients, to include specific assessments and direct patient care according to protocols and procedures, clinical competence in procedural skills, treatments, and patient/caregiver education related to wound care management. Performs hyperbaric related duties, as needed, upon completion of the Healogics Hyperbaric training. May perform hyperbaric safety director duties after completing the required Healogics hyperbaric safety director training Manages Relationships (15%) Maintains excellent relationship with hospital client and continuously seeks to understand needs, confirm goal alignment and demonstrate value proposition.Identifies the hospital strategic goals and objectives and manages the program to achieve those goals, while remaining compliant with all Healogics operations standards. Works effectively and seamlessly at all levels within the partner hospital.Participates in hospital department/management meetings and actively participates in Hospital communication activities. Builds and develops effective working relationships with wound care program providers, clinical and support staff.Encourages all program staff to provide excellent customer service to members of other hospital departments. Performs other duties as required. Required Education, Experience and Credentials: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to be maintained throughout the duration of employment in this position Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Nursing or related field preferred and 1 year of marketing/community education in the healthcare industry or clinical operations experience OR Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Nursing or related field preferred and 2 or more years of marketing/community education in the healthcare industry or clinical operations experience OR 4 years or more years of marketing/community education in the healthcare industry or clinical operations experience Management experience preferred Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated competency in BLS (Basic Life Support) Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory/accrediting requirements for healthcare organizations Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, to include group presentation skills Strong analytical and quantitative skills Strong customer service and follow-up skills Strong organization, time management skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Leadership and teaching skills Strong relationship building and influential skills Strong team building and motivational skills Ability to work with Healogics and hospital management. Budget and strategic planning skills Ability to travel overnight Physical Demands: Being in a stationary position for extended periods of time (4 hours or more) Viewing computer screen for extended periods of time (4 hours or more) Keying frequently on a computer for 4 hours or more Moving about Close, distance and peripheral vision Reading Communicating Writing Lifting/moving items up to 75 pounds with equipment assistance Pushing/pulling Bending/stooping Reaching/grasping/touching with hands Traveling distances (car, airplane, etc.) Detecting sounds by ear Color perception Work Environment: Normal office environment Primarily indoors environment Patient care environment Exposure to Hazards (blood borne pathogens, toxic chemicals, flammable explosive gases, etc) Exposure to mechanical equipment Proximity to moving objects #KKHTF The salary for this position generally ranges between $96,900.00-$128,500.00 Annually This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications: education, experience, geography as well as operational needs and other considerations permitted by law. 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