Care Coordination RN: Discharge & Transitional Care

Wellstar Health System; Vinings (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Care Coordinator RN (CC RN) to assess transitional care needs, coordinate across the continuum, and engage with patients and families to ensure needs are met. The role supports discharge planning, care progression, and collaboration with physicians and the care team.

The CC RN will conduct psychosocial assessments, facilitate care conferences, participate in rounds, and advocate for timely and efficient patient care while adhering to regulations and

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing or nursing diploma.
• RN license with single-state or multi-state compact.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience in acute care.

Responsibilities

• Assess transitional care needs and coordinate across the continuum.
• Engage with patient and family to develop discharge plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and care team to support care progression.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care conferences.
• Document in EMR and track discharge barriers.

Skills

Excellent communication

Nursing knowledge

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Associates nursing or diploma

Nursing- BSN preferred

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Care Coordinator RN (CC RN) to assess transitional care needs, coordinate across the continuum, and engage with patients and families to ensure needs are met. The role supports discharge planning, care progression, and collaboration with physicians and the care team.

The CC RN will conduct psychosocial assessments, facilitate care conferences, participate in rounds, and advocate for timely and efficient patient care while adhering to regulations and