Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care - Care Coordinator FT Days

About the role

The RN Care Coordinator is responsible for assessing patients' transitional care needs, coordinating across the continuum, and engaging patients and families to ensure effective care planning and discharge. This role promotes efficient resource utilization, manages care progression, and facilitates communication among interdisciplinary teams.

Join a dedicated team committed to compassionate, high-quality patient care, fostering professional growth and meaningful work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial, functional, and medical assessments to identify care needs.
• Develop and manage individualized discharge plans, addressing barriers and ensuring team consensus.
• Collaborate with physicians, care teams, and social services to facilitate timely and appropriate care transitions.
• Identify and resolve delays in diagnostic and treatment processes.
• Document assessments, care plans, and interactions accurately in medical records.
• Support professional development, serve as a mentor, and contribute to departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing and a valid RN license (state or multi-state compact).
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• Current BLS certification; additional certifications may be required.

Skills

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, community resources, and care coordination practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.