Registered Nurse - Acute Care - Care Coordinator FT Days

Vetted Solutions; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking an RN Care Coordinator to assess patient needs, coordinate care, and facilitate discharge planning for timely transitions. You will partner with physicians, care teams, patients, and families to create individualized plans and address barriers to care.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, care plan development, and education for patients and families, while ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing and a valid RN license (multi-state preferred).
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• Current BLS certification.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, handle stress, and collaborate effectively with care teams and patients.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, community resources, and discharge planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial and functional assessments, develop transitional care plans, and facilitate patient and family education.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including utilization review and social work, to evaluate medical and social needs.
• Manage discharge planning, identify barriers, and implement strategies for smooth patient transitions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, patient conferences, and post-acute referrals.
• Document assessments, care progression, and discharge plans accurately and timely in medical records.
• Support professional development, serve as a mentor, and ensure compliance with policies and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview:

The RN Care Coordinator is responsible for assessing patient needs, coordinating care across the continuum, and facilitating discharge planning to ensure timely and efficient patient transitions. The role involves collaborating with physicians, care teams, patients, and families to develop individualized care and discharge plans, address barriers, and promote optimal resource utilization.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial and functional assessments, develop transitional care plans, and facilitate patient and family education.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including utilization review and social work, to evaluate medical and social needs.
• Manage discharge planning, identify barriers, and implement strategies for smooth patient transitions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, patient conferences, and post-acute referrals.
• Document assessments, care progression, and discharge plans accurately and timely in medical records.
• Support professional development, serve as a mentor, and ensure compliance with policies and standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• An Associate's Degree in Nursing and a valid RN license (multi-state preferred).
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• Current BLS certification.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, handle stress, and collaborate effectively with care teams and patients.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, community resources, and discharge planning processes.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute compassionately to patient care, promote health outcomes, and work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.