ED RN Care Coordinator — Day Shift, Care Transitions Expert

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-driven culture

Collaborative team environment

Growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

MercyOne Trinity is seeking an RN Care Coordinator to support patients across the care continuum and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans that promote quality outcomes and patient safety.

The role involves coordinating care plans across inpatient, outpatient, and post-acute settings, facilitating discharge planning, educating patients and families, and ensuring follow-up services while supporting quality improvement and

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Iowa.
• BSN preferred.
• 2+ years of clinical nursing experience (care coordination or case management preferred).
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Experience with care management systems and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care plans across inpatient, outpatient, and post-acute settings.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and community partners to ensure seamless transitions of care.
• Conduct patient assessments, identify needs, and develop care plans.
• Facilitate discharge planning and ensure appropriate follow-up services.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and available resources.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Support quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and documentation standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN license in Iowa

BSN preferred

Tools

Care management systems

Job description

MercyOne Trinity is seeking an RN Care Coordinator to support patients across the care continuum and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans that promote quality outcomes and patient safety.

The role involves coordinating care plans across inpatient, outpatient, and post-acute settings, facilitating discharge planning, educating patients and families, and ensuring follow-up services while supporting quality improvement and