Care Transition Nurse — Discharge & Care Coordination

KDMC Ashland Hospital Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King’s Daughters is seeking a Case Manager to coordinate and manage patient care transitions across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop discharge plans and ensure continuity of care from hospital to home or other facilities.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, coordinating plans of care, and educating patients and families, while supporting quality initiatives and staff training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, nursing, psychology, sociology, or a related field
• Master’s degree in nursing is preferred
• Active Registered Nurse license

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and manages patient care transitions across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care and discharge plans.
• Communicates with patients, families, and healthcare partners to ensure continuity and optimal outcomes.
• Documents needs and discharge plans in the medical record and educates stakeholders.

Job description

UK King’s Daughters is seeking a Case Manager to coordinate and manage patient care transitions across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop discharge plans and ensure continuity of care from hospital to home or other facilities.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, coordinating plans of care, and educating patients and families, while supporting quality initiatives and staff training.