Care Transitions RN | Discharge Planning Lead

Iredell Health System; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Health System is seeking a Care Coordinator to lead coordination of patient care through collaboration with medical, nursing, and ancillary departments. The role supports discharge planning, utilization review, and engagement with post-discharge services to optimize outcomes.

The position requires NC RN licensure, BLS certification, and at least 2 years of hospital experience, with preferred background in discharge planning and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the North Carolina Board of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• BLS Certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical hospital experience.
• Previous utilization and/or discharge planning experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Screen patient records for discharge planning needs and risk of readmission.
• Perform social assessments for high-risk discharge planning patients.
• Respond to physician orders and referrals within 24 working hours of receipt.
• Reassess patients according to departmental policy.
• Collaborate with patient/family and hospital staff to facilitate timely discharge.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care communications to support progression and discharge planning.
• Provide patient information to physicians, patients, and families to support care coordination.
• Identify post-discharge services and coordinate with post-discharge agencies/facilities.
• Make referrals per hospital policies; ensure documentation is forwarded to post-discharge entities.
• Conduct utilization review per UR Plan and payor requests; provide education on utilization review and case management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

BSN preferred

Job description

Iredell Health System is seeking a Care Coordinator to lead coordination of patient care through collaboration with medical, nursing, and ancillary departments. The role supports discharge planning, utilization review, and engagement with post-discharge services to optimize outcomes.

The position requires NC RN licensure, BLS certification, and at least 2 years of hospital experience, with preferred background in discharge planning and strong organizational and communication skills.