Registered Nurse – Heart Failure Coordinator

Join Yale New Haven Health as a Registered Nurse – Heart Failure Coordinator in Waterbury, Connecticut. In this full-time role, you will deliver specialized nursing care and coordination to heart failure patients, partnering with an interdisciplinary clinical team to improve patient outcomes and support recovery.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse – Heart Failure Coordinator at Yale New Haven Health's Waterbury location, you will provide direct patient care and disease management education while coordinating care across clinical departments. Reporting to the Nurse Manager and Clinical Coordinator, you will combine clinical nursing expertise with care coordination to help patients understand their condition and achieve their health goals. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while advancing your nursing career within a values-driven healthcare system.

What You'll Do

• Assess and monitor heart failure patients, evaluating clinical status and responding to changes in condition
• Educate patients and families about heart failure management, including medication adherence, dietary modifications, activity levels, and symptom recognition
• Coordinate patient care across departments and with external providers to ensure seamless care transitions
• Schedule follow-up appointments and maintain communication with patients regarding their treatment plans
• Support medication management education and reinforce treatment adherence strategies
• Collaborate with cardiologists, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members on care planning
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in electronic health records
• Advocate for patient needs and preferences throughout the care continuum

What We're Looking For

• Current Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Strong clinical assessment and interpersonal communication abilities
• Prior experience in acute care, cardiac nursing, or care coordination preferred
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative healthcare team
• Genuine commitment to patient-centered care and quality outcomes
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems
• Strong organizational and time management skills

About Yale New Haven Health

Yale New Haven Health is a leading healthcare system serving Connecticut and nearby regions. We are dedicated to core values of integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion. Our teams work collaboratively to deliver quality care and strengthen the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

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