Care Coordination RN: Discharge & Care Progression Lead

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System, Inc. is seeking a Care Coordinator RN in Smyrna, GA. The role focuses on assessing transitional care needs, coordinating care across the continuum, and engaging with patients and families to ensure discharge planning and care progression are efficient and effective.

The RN will collaborate with physicians, the care team, and ancillary staff to optimize outcomes, manage length of stay, and address social determinants affecting care transitions.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree and RN licensure required.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Experience in acute care and coordinating care across teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess transitional care needs and coordinate across the continuum.
• Engage with patient and family to assure care needs are met.
• Collaborate with physicians and care team to plan discharge and care progression.
• Document care plans and progress in medical records.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care conferences.

Skills

Communication skills

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Nursing Diploma

Bachelors in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Wellstar Health System, Inc. is seeking a Care Coordinator RN in Smyrna, GA. The role focuses on assessing transitional care needs, coordinating care across the continuum, and engaging with patients and families to ensure discharge planning and care progression are efficient and effective.

The RN will collaborate with physicians, the care team, and ancillary staff to optimize outcomes, manage length of stay, and address social determinants affecting care transitions.