Onsite Care Coordination Nurse — Hybrid Discharge Specialist

Humana; Gladstone (MO); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

Humana is seeking an Onsite Care Coordination Nurse to support members during transitions from hospital to home. You will perform face-to-face assessments and lead care coordination in acute care settings, partnering with providers to ensure timely, safe discharges.

The role offers a Hybrid work model with in-person duties at NKC Health Hospital in North Kansas City, MO, and remote coordination. Requirements include MO RN license, 3 years acute care, and ability to travel to training as needed.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in Missouri.
• Minimum of 3 years recent acute care nursing experience.
• Experience with discharge planning or care coordination in a hospital or health plan setting.
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications and electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive, face to face assessments of newly admitted members at assigned acute care facilities to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and health needs; refer to Humana programs as appropriate.
• Support and educate members and families on discharge planning from admission through post-discharge, including follow-up visits with primary care providers.
• Identify gaps in care, safety concerns, and barriers to discharge; develop and implement strategies to address these issues.
• Collaborate with attending providers, facility case managers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely, coordinated care and effective discharge planning.
• Provide education on diagnoses, medications, and preventive measures to promote ongoing wellness and reduce risk of readmission.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and promptly.
• Maintain adherence to infection control, safety, and patient privacy standards at all times.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Documentation

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

Humana is seeking an Onsite Care Coordination Nurse to support members during transitions from hospital to home. You will perform face-to-face assessments and lead care coordination in acute care settings, partnering with providers to ensure timely, safe discharges.

The role offers a Hybrid work model with in-person duties at NKC Health Hospital in North Kansas City, MO, and remote coordination. Requirements include MO RN license, 3 years acute care, and ability to travel to training as needed.