Care Coordinator RN - Part Time Days with Weekend Option. 24 Hours per week.

Wellstar Health System; Holly Springs (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Care Coordinator RN for a part-time position. This role involves assessing transitional care needs, coordinating care, and engaging with patients and families to ensure their care needs are met. The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree and experience in acute care, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year nursing experience in acute care required.
• Knowledge of regulations, community resources, and care transition processes.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial and functional status, plan transitional care.
• Collaborate with care teams to evaluate medical and psychosocial needs.
• Manage discharge planning and develop individualized care plans.

Skills

Communication

Stress Management

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Care Coordinator RN - Part Time Days with Weekend Option. 24 Hours per week.

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Overview

The Care Coordinator RN (CC RN) assesses transitional care needs, coordinates care across the continuum, and engages with patients and families to ensure care needs are met. The role involves planning to meet patient needs, managing length of stay, and promoting resource utilization. It integrates care facilitation, progression, and transitional planning functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial and functional status, plan transitional care, facilitate conferences, participate in rounds, and educate patients/families.
• Collaborate with utilization review nurses, physicians, and care teams to evaluate medical and psychosocial needs, social determinants, and ongoing care requirements.
• Ensure patient progress towards discharge goals and address barriers.
• Consult with relevant disciplines to identify and resolve delays, expedite care, and facilitate discharge.

Core Responsibilities

• Assess patient’s chronic disease management and psychosocial risks based on initial screening.
• Partner with the team to evaluate insurance coverage and requirements.
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and care teams to support care progression and discharge planning.
• Facilitate communication regarding care progression and address delays in treatment.
• Manage discharge planning, develop individualized plans, and coordinate post-acute care referrals.
• Document assessments, interactions, and care plans clearly and timely in medical records.
• Support professional development and serve as a mentor or preceptor if appropriate.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing and Georgia RN License (Required).
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience in acute care (Required).
• Excellent communication skills, maturity, confidence, and ability to work under stress.
• Knowledge of regulations, community resources, and care transition processes.
• RN license valid in Georgia and multi-state compact, BLS certification (Required).

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Part-time
• Job Function: Other
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare