Nurse/ Care Navigator - Bridgeport, United States - Connecticut Community Care

Description

We are seeking an experienced, licensed Nurse to help support our multidisciplinary team.

This role is part time, Per Diem, based on the Bridgeport/ Fairfield line working with a group of 15-19 older women who are part of a religious community.

Most residents are retired with varying levels of care needs.

They live in individual units within a large apartment building and gather as desired in a common space for meals, socializing, and scheduled meetings and activities.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitates the implementation of resident's individualized life plan.
• Determine individualized strategy and support needs which may include ongoing active support.
• Advocates for residents needs during medical appointments and clinical settings, as necessary.
• Arranges transportation for and accompanies residents to medical appointments and other meetings, outings, or appointments, as needed.
• May participate in after hours on-call rotation.
• Acts as part of a multidisciplinary team of professionals supporting residents.
• Meets regularly with Team.

Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in nursing


Current license requiredExperience:

• Must have a minimum of 5 to10 years of experience in nursing. Experience with older adults is welcomed.
• Knowledge and understanding of social, health, and economic factors that contribute to health and wellbeing outcomes; knowledge and skill in interviewing and assessment (social and health) techniques.
• Knowledge of community resources available to individuals; an ability to mobilize resources into a coordinated and comprehensive plan of care.
• Strong written, verbal and computer skills required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident, company, and staff information.

Other:

• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance.

Salary:
Starting at $45 an hour.

Salary Description

$45.00 per hour
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