Nurse Care Coordinator - Per Diem & Discharge Specialist

UW Advancement Careers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medical Center-Montlake seeks a Nurse Care Coordinator for per diem days to ensure coordinated patient flow and timely discharge within the inpatient setting. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to align the care plan and goals for each patient.

Requirements include a Master’s in Nursing or related field, 3 years of nursing experience with Case Management preferred, and WA RN license with BLS. English communication and EMR documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or related field.
• Three years of professional nursing experience; Case Management preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to access and document in electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Identify and monitor high-need patients to ensure timely consults, procedures, and tests; maintain ongoing team communication.
• Lead medical team and nursing huddles; remove barriers to discharge.
• Assist with ordering complex medical equipment and safe transitions of care.
• Develop and monitor outcome measures for care coordination and staff/patient satisfaction near discharge.

Skills

Case Management

Team Coordination

Communication

Clinical Assessment

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or related field

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

UW Medical Center-Montlake seeks a Nurse Care Coordinator for per diem days to ensure coordinated patient flow and timely discharge within the inpatient setting. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to align the care plan and goals for each patient.

Requirements include a Master’s in Nursing or related field, 3 years of nursing experience with Case Management preferred, and WA RN license with BLS. English communication and EMR documentation are essential.