Inpatient Care Navigator: Discharge & Coordination

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a full-time registered nurse in care coordination to conduct comprehensive assessments, plan and initiate timely interventions, and collaborate with patients, families, and the care team for optimal discharge planning.

The role emphasizes outcomes-driven case management, regulatory compliance, and seamless transitions across care settings, leveraging clinical expertise and strong communication to support patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program (RN)
• Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse per state requirements or National License Compact state requirements

Responsibilities

• Conducts complete assessments, establishes plans, and initiates interventions within desired timeframes.
• Provides continuity of care and discharge planning services with regulatory compliance.
• Performs case management for various health care, finances, housing, and family needs.
• Initiates internal and external referrals to assure timely progression of care and transitions.
• Communicates effectively with the healthcare team and collaborates to implement safe care plans.

Skills

Discharge planning

Case management

Regulatory compliance

Critical thinking

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Job description

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a full-time registered nurse in care coordination to conduct comprehensive assessments, plan and initiate timely interventions, and collaborate with patients, families, and the care team for optimal discharge planning.

The role emphasizes outcomes-driven case management, regulatory compliance, and seamless transitions across care settings, leveraging clinical expertise and strong communication to support patient-centered care.