DDS Health Care Coordination Nurse (HCC) MUST be an RN DACS Foundation Inc. East Hartford, CT Job Details Part-time From $25 an hour 5 hours ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Record keeping Customer communication Nursing Patient monitoring Electronic health records (EHR) management RN License Hospice experience Initial assessment (medical evaluation) HIPAA In-home healthcare experience Care documentation Diagnostic evaluation Managing patients as a nurse case manager Transitional care planning in clinical case management Overseeing care coordination Medical-surgical Medical treatment knowledge Clinical assessment documentation Health information regulatory compliance Health record tracking Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Emergency medicine Health information management Clinical confidentiality policies Document management Managing patient records Care coordination Medical terminology Full Job Description Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and energetic DDS Health Care Coordination Nurse (HCC) who is a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this pivotal and flexible role, you will coordinate comprehensive patient care, facilitate effective communication among multidisciplinary teams, and ensure seamless transitions across various healthcare settings. Your expertise will help optimize patient outcomes, manage complex cases, and uphold the highest standards of clinical excellence. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by delivering personalized, efficient, and compassionate care to diverse patient populations. Responsibilities Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals across hospitals, clinics, and post-acute care facilities to develop and implement individualized care plans. Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, medical history review, and physiological evaluations to inform case management strategies. Manage clinical case coordination for patients with complex needs such as critical care, trauma, infectious diseases, geriatrics, behavioral health, pediatrics, and post-acute recovery. Oversee discharge planning processes ensuring smooth transitions from inpatient to outpatient or home health settings while coordinating necessary services and resources. Utilize Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems efficiently to document patient information, medical records, and care activities in compliance with HIPAA regulations. Perform utilization management by evaluating diagnostic evaluations and managing hospital admissions or outpatient services to optimize resource use. Engage in patient service activities including client communication, education on health policies, and facilitating diagnostic or treatment procedures as needed. Requirements Valid RN license with current registration; must be able to demonstrate comprehensive nursing skills. Extensive hospital experience with critical care units such as

ICU, PICU

(Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), or Level I/II trauma centers preferred. Proven expertise in managing acute care cases across diverse settings including emergency rooms, medical-surgical units, outpatient clinics, and home health environments. Strong knowledge of health regulation policies including HIPAA compliance and medical terminology. Experience with EMR/EHR systems for accurate documentation and record management. Skilled in patient assessment techniques such as vital signs monitoring and physiological evaluations. Familiarity with discharge planning processes, post-acute care coordination, hospice services, and managed care principles. Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams while demonstrating excellent client communication skills. Knowledge of infection control protocols and experience managing infectious disease cases is advantageous. Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple cases efficiently while maintaining attention to detail. Join us in delivering exceptional patient-centered care through expert coordination and compassionate service! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your nursing expertise can truly make a difference in patients' lives every day.

Pay:

From $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 2.0 - 12.0 per week

Work Location:

In person