Nurse Navigator (RN) - Department Of Neurology
Company: The Hospital of Central Connecticut
Location: Bristol
Posted on: February 22, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Detail: 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126) Shift
Detail: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Work where every moment
matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare employees
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
Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. The Hospital
of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching
hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient
services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety
of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading
professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide
array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from
birth through the end of life. Job Summary: The Connecticut
Orthopedic Institute and Ayer Neuroscience Institute are highly
dedicated to improving the lives of our patients. The Nurse
Navigator serves as a patient advocate, liaison, and
advisor/educator to guide patients throughout the continuum of care
for their surgical experience beginning in the pre-operative phase
up to a full year post-operatively to mitigate risks and promote
positive outcomes. This position builds relationships with
patients, families and the internal clinical team to improve
patient outcomes, satisfaction and transitions through the
continuum of care. Job Responsibilities: · Serves as a member of
the multidisciplinary care team, functioning as a patient advocate,
educator, key point of contact and liaison between the patient and
all other appropriate services. · Navigates patients through the
continuum of care, working with the multidisciplinary team to
enhance patient and colleague experience. · Utilize electronic
medical record reports and data management skills to coordinate
patient flow. · Participate in community and colleague education
initiatives · Assist in tracking and reporting of program
performance measures, quality indicators, and contribute to the
continuous improvement process. Qualifications Qualifications · BS
in Nursing required. MS in nursing preferred. · CT RN license
required. Certification in specialty area preferred. · Minimum 5
years clinical nursing experience preferred, particularly with
orthopaedic or neurosurgical patients. · Competent with standard
software (Word, Excel, Electronic Medical Record) and willing and
able to learn additional software as needed to enhance navigation
and coordination responsibilities · Knowledgeable regarding data
interpretation and the tracking and evaluation of quality
indicators · Demonstrates use of clinical skills and expertise in
diagnosis, treatment, and psychosocial impact of disease. ·
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills including superior
telephonic communications skills with the ability to
comprehensively assess patient’s physical and psychosocial status
as well as conduct complex medical history discussions over the
telephone. · Ability to effectively and efficiently coordinate,
implement and monitor the patient’s process of care, to communicate
openly and empathetically with patients and their family members. ·
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with
navigation team and multidisciplinary care team in all aspects of
defining and implementing navigation program. · Ability to
communicate effectively with diverse audiences including
professional staff, patients, community, media, and other service
agencies. · Knowledge of adult learning competencies and patient
teaching skills. · Demonstrated management skills reflecting
self-motivation, initiative and fiscal responsibility. · Tolerance
of ambiguity and the flexibility to respond to changing system
needs. · Demonstrates a commitment to own professional growth and
competency. We take great care of careers. With 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 – 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 work/life balance.
Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
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