Nurse Navigator Registered Nurse (RN)

Hartford Healthcare seeks a compassionate Nurse Navigator to guide patients and families through the care continuum. The Nurse Navigator coordinates appointments, educates patients on diagnoses and treatment options, and serves as a primary clinical resource and advocate. Responsibilities include care planning, symptom management, and timely communication with physicians, specialists, and community resources. The role supports smooth transitions of care, reduces barriers to treatment, and promotes adherence to care plans while upholding Hartford Healthcare’s values of teamwork, innovation, and clinical excellence. Coordinate and navigate patients through the continuum of care Serve as primary clinical resource and advocate for patients and families Develop and update individualized care plans with the care team Educate patients on diagnoses, treatments, and self-management Facilitate timely referrals and appointments with specialists and services Monitor symptoms and treatment adherence, escalating concerns as needed Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and community providers Support safe transitions of care across settings Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation Participate in quality improvement and patient experience initiatives Patient navigation Care coordination Clinical assessment Patient and family education Electronic medical records (EMR) Interdisciplinary collaboration Discharge and transition planning Symptom management Healthcare regulations and compliance Documentation and charting Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active RN license in CT BLS certification Oncology or care coordination certification preferred (e.g., OCN, CCM) Experience with EMR systems Care navigation or case management training preferred