Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Coordinator - Full-Time Day Shift

About the role

The RN Care Coordinator is responsible for assessing patients' transitional care needs, coordinating care across the continuum, and engaging with patients and families to ensure care goals are met.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial, functional, and medical needs, and develop individualized discharge plans in collaboration with the care team and family.
• Manage all aspects of discharge planning, ensuring timely resource allocation and addressing barriers to discharge.
• Facilitate communication among physicians, care teams, and patients to support care progression and discharge efficiency.
• Identify and resolve delays in diagnostic or treatment processes, escalating issues as needed.
• Document assessments, care plans, and interactions accurately and timely in medical records.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, post-acute referrals, and support post-discharge needs.
• Support professional development and serve as a mentor or preceptor as appropriate.

The role involves compliance with organizational policies, ongoing professional development, and other duties as assigned, all aimed at enhancing patient care and discharge efficiency.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate's Degree in Nursing and valid RN license (Georgia or multi-state compact).
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• Certifications in BLS and other required licenses upon hire.
• Excellent communication, assessment, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, handle stress, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and community resources.