Inpatient Care Coordinator & Discharge Specialist

Advocate Health; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Oak Lawn, IL seeks a Registered Nurse to lead discharge planning and utilization management across hospital stays. You will assess patients, collaborate with families and the care team, and initiate timely interventions to support safe transitions.

The role emphasizes adherence to regulatory guidelines, coordination with payers, and education of patients about resources. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a minimum of 2 years nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed in the state.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience.
• Knowledge of discharge planning and utilization management.
• Ability to coordinate with payers and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Conducts complete assessments and establishes care plans.
• Collaborates with patient, family and team for discharge planning.
• Initiates timely interventions to support discharge and transitions.
• Documents UM activities and discharge planning per standards.
• Communicates with healthcare team to ensure coordinated care.

Skills

Prioritization

Communication

Critical thinking

EHR proficiency

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

EHR systems

CMS portal

Job description

Advocate Health in Oak Lawn, IL seeks a Registered Nurse to lead discharge planning and utilization management across hospital stays. You will assess patients, collaborate with families and the care team, and initiate timely interventions to support safe transitions.

The role emphasizes adherence to regulatory guidelines, coordination with payers, and education of patients about resources. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a minimum of 2 years nursing experience.