Registered Nurse - Acute Care - Care Coordinator FT Days

Affinity Home Health Care Inc; Waycross (GA); In loco; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Relocation assistance

On-site day shift

Descrizione del lavoro

Affinity Home Health Care Inc. is seeking an RN Care Coordinator to assess patients' transitional care needs, coordinate across the continuum, and engage with patients and families to ensure care requirements are met.

The role emphasizes effective discharge planning and coordination with care teams to promote efficient resource use. This full-time, day-shift onsite position involves hospital-based discharge planning, collaboration with physicians and community resources, and documentation of

Competenze

• RN license required.
• Experience coordinating patient care and discharge planning.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and community resources.

Mansioni

• Assess patients' transitional care needs and coordinate across the continuum.
• Engage with patients and families to ensure care requirements are met.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams for timely care.
• Manage discharge processes and post-acute referrals.
• Document care progression accurately in medical records.

Conoscenze

RN license

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Documentation

Communication

Formazione

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Descrizione del lavoro

Role Overview: The RN Care Coordinator is responsible for assessing patients' transitional care needs, coordinating care across the continuum, and engaging with patients and families to ensure care requirements are met. This role involves effective discharge planning, facilitating communication among care teams, and managing care progression to promote efficient resource utilization.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial and functional assessments, develop individualized discharge plans, and facilitate patient and family education.
• Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and community resources to ensure timely and efficient care delivery.
• Manage discharge processes, identify and resolve barriers, and coordinate post-acute care referrals.
• Facilitate communication regarding care progression, address delays, and document interactions accurately in medical records.
• Support professional development, serve as a mentor when appropriate, and ensure compliance with organizational policies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution with a valid RN license.
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; multi-state RN license preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong assessment and organizational abilities, and knowledge of healthcare regulations and community resources.
• Self-directed, able to handle stress, and work collaboratively with diverse teams and patients.

Additional Notes:

This full-time, day-shift position involves onsite work at a hospital, with relocation assistance available for eligible candidates. The role emphasizes compassion, excellence, and valuing every voice in delivering patient-centered care.