Hospitalist RN Care Coordinator — Patient-Centered Care

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals in Raleigh, NC is seeking an experienced Care Coordinator, RN to support Hospitalist Team care coordination from admission through discharge.

You will collaborate with physicians, case management, pharmacy, and nursing teams to ensure appropriate care levels, comprehensive discharge planning, and high-quality outcomes. Strong EMR (Epic) skills and a patient-centered approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3-years of recent hospital-based nursing experience.
• Experience in Emergency Department, Critical Care, Medical/Surgical is a must.
• Strong working knowledge of Epic and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Experience coordinating patient care, discharge planning, and transitions of care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inpatient and outpatient plans of care for hospitalized patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, case management, pharmacy, specialists, nursing teams, and other interdisciplinary partners to support patient care needs.
• Utilize clinical judgment to help ensure patients are aligned with the appropriate level of care.
• Facilitate comprehensive discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Advocate for patients, providers, and the organization while navigating complex clinical situations.
• Monitor and support compliance with regulatory, utilization management, and payer requirements.
• Identify barriers to care and proactively develop solutions that support positive patient outcomes.
• Review clinical information within EMR systems to support care coordination efforts.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to optimize quality, patient experience, safety, and resource utilization.

Skills

Communication

Care coordination

Collaboration across departments

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

WakeMed Health & Hospitals in Raleigh, NC is seeking an experienced Care Coordinator, RN to support Hospitalist Team care coordination from admission through discharge.

You will collaborate with physicians, case management, pharmacy, and nursing teams to ensure appropriate care levels, comprehensive discharge planning, and high-quality outcomes. Strong EMR (Epic) skills and a patient-centered approach are essential.