NICU Discharge Navigator: Care Coordination Lead

gmh; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Grady Health System seeks a Discharge Nurse Coordinator to collaborate with nursing and medical staff to ensure effective and timely patient discharges. The role focuses on planning continuation of care, education, and discharge prescriptions.

Responsibilities include coordinating post-discharge needs, documenting plans, and communicating with patients, families, and referral agencies to optimize resource use and follow-up care.

Qualifications

• RN with Georgia licensure required.
• BLS certification (AHA).
• NICU clinical experience (2+ years).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team to ensure timely patient discharges.
• Identify home care needs, follow-up appointments, and caregiver education.
• Complete discharge planning checklists and communicate care plans with patients and families.

Education

Bachelor's Degree of Nursing

Job description

Grady Health System seeks a Discharge Nurse Coordinator to collaborate with nursing and medical staff to ensure effective and timely patient discharges. The role focuses on planning continuation of care, education, and discharge prescriptions.

Responsibilities include coordinating post-discharge needs, documenting plans, and communicating with patients, families, and referral agencies to optimize resource use and follow-up care.