ED RN Care Coordinator: Discharge & Throughput Leader

3410 Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking an RN Care Coordinator ED (RNCC-ED) to lead patient progression, discharge planning, and safe transitions with ED providers, social work care coordinators, and care team members.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary rounds, discharge milestones, and knowledge of Utilization Management and Clinical Documentation Integrity, with a focus on reducing delays and length of stay. 3+ years in acute care and RN licensure required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of healthcare experience in acute care.
• Minimum 2 years in care coordination in the acute care setting.
• BLS certification required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical discharge planning and progression of care.
• Lead interdisciplinary rounds and daily progression huddles.
• Collaborate with ED providers, social work, and care coordination teams to address barriers to discharge.
• Provide guidance to nursing staff and other departments on discharge planning processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Stress management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelors/Associates in Nursing

RN licensure (state)

Job description

Wellstar Health System is seeking an RN Care Coordinator ED (RNCC-ED) to lead patient progression, discharge planning, and safe transitions with ED providers, social work care coordinators, and care team members.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary rounds, discharge milestones, and knowledge of Utilization Management and Clinical Documentation Integrity, with a focus on reducing delays and length of stay. 3+ years in acute care and RN licensure required.