Onsite Acute Care RN: Discharge & Care Coordination

Jobtailor; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to conduct comprehensive face-to-face assessments of newly admitted members in nearby acute care facilities and coordinate discharge planning from admission through post-discharge.

You will collaborate with attending providers, case managers, and health professionals to address care gaps, educate members and families, and ensure accurate documentation while upholding infection control and privacy standards.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in North Carolina.
• Minimum of 3 years recent acute care nursing experience.
• Experience with discharge planning or care coordination in a hospital or health plan setting.
• Must be located within 30-60 minute driving distance to Atrium Health Union from home base.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and electronic medical records.
• Private workspace for remote documentation.
• Internet service with adequate speeds.
• Dedicated workspace to protect member PHI/HIPAA information.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive face-to-face assessments of newly admitted members at acute care facilities.
• Evaluate members' physical, psychosocial, and health needs and refer to Humana programs as appropriate.
• Support and educate members and families on discharge planning from admission through post-discharge.
• Facilitate follow-up visits with primary care providers.
• Identify gaps in care, safety concerns, and barriers to discharge; develop strategies to address them.
• Collaborate with attending providers, facility case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide education on diagnoses, medications, and preventive measures.
• Complete required documentation accurately and promptly.
• Maintain infection control, safety, and patient privacy standards.

Skills

Discharge Planning

Care Coordination

Documentation Accuracy

Patient Education

Comprehensive Assessments

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to conduct comprehensive face-to-face assessments of newly admitted members in nearby acute care facilities and coordinate discharge planning from admission through post-discharge.

You will collaborate with attending providers, case managers, and health professionals to address care gaps, educate members and families, and ensure accurate documentation while upholding infection control and privacy standards.