Registered Nurse (RN) Care Coordinator - FT/Day

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester seeks an RN Care Coordinator in the Emergency Department to lead patient progression, discharge planning, and care transitions. You will work with physicians, SWCC, and CMA colleagues to ensure timely assessments and thorough documentation.

The role demands strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, with RN licensure and a minimum of 3 years in healthcare, including 2 years in ED care coordination.

Qualifications

• RN licensure current (single or multi-state).
• Minimum 3 years in healthcare; 2 years in care coordination in acute care.
• Bachelor/associate/diploma in nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Lead interdisciplinary rounds to coordinate patient care in ED.
• Support utilization management (UM) and clinical documentation integrity (CDI).
• Address barriers to discharge and optimize timelines for safe progression.
• Assess psychosocial and resource needs; advocate for patient preferences.
• Coordinate post-acute referrals and transitions of care.
• Mentor staff and participate in quality initiatives to support departmental goals.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Associate degree in nursing

Diploma in nursing

Job description

The RN Care Coordinator ED (RNCC-ED) is a clinical leader responsible for managing patient progression, discharge planning, and care transitions in the emergency department.

Working closely with providers, social work care coordinators (SWCC), and case management assistants (CMA), the RNCC-ED ensures timely assessments, documentation, and collaboration to facilitate safe and efficient discharges.

Key duties include leading interdisciplinary rounds, supporting utilization management (UM) and clinical documentation integrity (CDI), and addressing barriers to discharge.

They assess psychosocial and resource needs, advocate for patient preferences, and coordinate post-acute referrals.

The role requires a bachelor's, associate's, or diploma in nursing, with current RN licensure (single or multi-state).

Minimum of 3 years in healthcare, including 2 years in care coordination in acute care, is essential.

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, along with knowledge of regulations and community resources, are vital.

They mentor staff, participate in quality initiatives, and support departmental goals to optimize patient outcomes.