RN, Acute Care Coordinator

001 University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking an Acute Care Coordinator to support a multidisciplinary team in ensuring safe transitions from hospital to home for adult patients. The role emphasizes discharge planning, patient-centered care, and collaboration with nursing, providers, social work, and other services.

Requirements include a NY-licensed RN with 5+ years of nursing experience; BS/MS in nursing preferred. Strong EMR skills and bedside-to-home care coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• RN with NY licensure and 5+ years of nursing experience preferred.
• BS/MS in nursing or equivalent experience preferred.
• Familiarity with EMR systems required.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient discharge needs.
• Lead daily discharge rounds with the care team.
• Coordinate home nursing services and DME.
• Develop and implement care plans for medically complex patients.
• Assist in post-discharge care strategies to close gaps in care.
• Ensure safe transition from hospital to home for adults.

Skills

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

BS/MS in Nursing

Registered RN in New York State

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642. Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500099 Acute Care Coordinators Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URCE 214 H Compensation Range: $36.87 - $49.77. The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities: The Acute Care Coordinator role is to serve as an adjunct to the multidisciplinary team. The Care Coordinator in partnership with unit staff (Nursing, Providers, Consulting Services, Social Work) and providers caring for the patient at discharge assists in facilitating a patient focused plan of care aimed at ensuring a safe transition from hospital to home for adult acute care patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Identifies patient discharge needs
• Assists in implementing patient care strategies to close gaps in medical care upon discharge
• Leads daily discharge rounds
• Identifies resources for patient self-management planning and discharge
• Assists in developing and implementing care plan for medically complex patients
• Prepares patient for discharge by ordering home nursing services/IV medications/tube feedings and DME
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate of Applied Science in Nursing and a minimum of 5 years of professional nursing experience preferred.
• BS/MS and acute care, community health care management and/or disease management, multidisciplinary team experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Registered RN in New York State.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional nursing experience required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Computer skills, familiarity with electronic medical record required.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Learn. Discover. Heal. Create.

Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals.

At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.