Pediatric GI RN Case Manager — Care Coordination

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta seeks an experienced nurse to provide clinically based patient care coordination for GI/IBD patients, focusing on discharge planning and home healthcare coordination after hospital stays.

The role requires RN licensure in Georgia or multi-state, BSN or equivalently, and 3+ years in pediatric care with strong communication and care coordination skills. Equal opportunity employer; day shift in Atlanta, GA.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Georgia or Multi-State via eNLC
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment
• RN Case Management Certification within timeframes based on FTE as stated in the posting

Responsibilities

• Complete initial screen of patients within 24 hours of admission using trigger criteria to identify care coordination needs.
• Develop, initiate, and implement a transition of care plan with clinical team.
• Coordinate with medical staff, nursing, social workers and others to drive care coordination.
• Communicate with multidisciplinary team to facilitate care coordination for assigned workload.
• Coordinate with home health agencies and third-party payors to manage discharge needs.
• Maintain ongoing communication with patient/family and staff to resolve barriers to discharge.
• Facilitate care conferences and rounds; participate in system initiatives and guidelines at patient level.
• Perform outpatient and clinic care coordination during transitions between inpatient and outpatient services.
• Refer identified risk management or quality issues to appropriate personnel.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

RN Experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Discharge planning

Case management

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Computer literacy

Windows skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic health records

Windows proficiency

Job description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta seeks an experienced nurse to provide clinically based patient care coordination for GI/IBD patients, focusing on discharge planning and home healthcare coordination after hospital stays.

The role requires RN licensure in Georgia or multi-state, BSN or equivalently, and 3+ years in pediatric care with strong communication and care coordination skills. Equal opportunity employer; day shift in Atlanta, GA.