Acute Care RN Care Coordinator — Discharge & Transitions

UnityPoint Health-Meriter; Bowens Addition (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Dental, health and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health - Meriter is seeking an RN Care Coordinator Acute to coordinate patient care across the acute care continuum, partnering with physicians, nursing, social services and ancillary teams to develop an interdisciplinary plan of care.

Responsibilities include admission assessments, monitoring progress, leading safe transitions of care, education for patients and families, and coordinating with Utilization Management on level-of-care decisions.

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited School of Nursing.
• 3 years Clinical RN experience in acute care or hospital settings.
• Registered Nurse in State of WI.
• Knowledge of discharge planning and community resources.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Flexible in responding to changing needs; strong problem-solving ability.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care across the acute care continuum with physicians, nursing, social services and ancillary teams.
• Lead safe transitions of care including discharge planning and referrals to community services.
• Educate patients and families and address psychosocial barriers to care.
• Promote collaboration to reduce readmissions and optimize length of stay.

Skills

Discharge planning

Communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Computer proficiency

Education

BSN

Tools

Job description

UnityPoint Health - Meriter is seeking an RN Care Coordinator Acute to coordinate patient care across the acute care continuum, partnering with physicians, nursing, social services and ancillary teams to develop an interdisciplinary plan of care.

Responsibilities include admission assessments, monitoring progress, leading safe transitions of care, education for patients and families, and coordinating with Utilization Management on level-of-care decisions.