Acute Care RN Care Coordinator: Discharge & Transitions

Wellstar Health System; Martinez (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Cobb Hospital, Georgia, is seeking an RN Care Coordinator for a full-time day shift onsite. The role focuses on assessing patients' transitional care needs, coordinating across the care continuum, and engaging with patients and families to ensure care goals are met.

You will work with physicians, the care team, and social work to plan discharge, address barriers, and document the care progression.

Qualifications

• Assess transitional care needs and plan discharge.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers and the care team.
• Communicate clearly with patients and families.
• Document care progression and discharge plans in the medical record.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' transitional care needs and psychosocial risk factors.
• Coordinate care across the continuum and with payers for coverage.
• Facilitate discharge planning and address barriers with the team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and patient/family education.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Assessment & care planning

Documentation

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Georgia RN license

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Cobb Hospital, Georgia, is seeking an RN Care Coordinator for a full-time day shift onsite. The role focuses on assessing patients' transitional care needs, coordinating across the care continuum, and engaging with patients and families to ensure care goals are met.

You will work with physicians, the care team, and social work to plan discharge, address barriers, and document the care progression.