Onsite Care Coordination RN - Acute Discharge Specialist

Jobtailor; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Registered Nurse to conduct assessments, coordinate discharge planning, and educate patients and families in collaboration with hospital staff. You will work onsite near KU Hospital, with limited remote hours for documentation and coordination.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in acute care, an active Kansas RN license, and experience with EMR systems and MS Office. A valid driver’s license and private workspace for remote work are required.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in Kansas.
• Must be within 30-60 minutes driving distance of The University of Kansas Hospital, 4000 Cambridge St, from your home base
• Minimum of 3 years recent acute care nursing experience
• Experience with discharge planning or care coordination in a hospital or health plan setting
• Experience with MS Office applications and electronic medical records
• Valid driver’s license, dependable automobile, and proof of personal vehicle liability insurance
• TB screening and ACHA Level II background clearance, including fingerprinting
• Other credentialing and screening as required by the assigned facility
• Must have a private workspace for remote documentation
• Home internet with minimum download speed of 25 Mbps and upload speed of 10 Mbps
• Dedicated workspace without ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI/HIPAA information

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive face-to-face assessments of newly admitted members at assigned acute care facilities
• Evaluate members’ physical, psychosocial, and health needs and refer them 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 care gaps, safety concerns, and barriers to discharge
• Develop and implement strategies to address care and discharge issues
• 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
• Work onsite at assigned facilities with limited remote hours for coordination and documentation

Skills

Acute Care Nursing

Discharge Planning

Care Coordination

Patient Education

Documentation

Infection Control

Safety Standards

Health Needs Assessment

Care Gap Identification

Follow-Up Facilitation

Education

RN License

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a Registered Nurse to conduct assessments, coordinate discharge planning, and educate patients and families in collaboration with hospital staff. You will work onsite near KU Hospital, with limited remote hours for documentation and coordination.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in acute care, an active Kansas RN license, and experience with EMR systems and MS Office. A valid driver’s license and private workspace for remote work are required.