RN: Acute Care Discharge Navigator

Jobtailor; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Registered Nurse to perform comprehensive assessments for new admissions at acute care facilities near Charlotte, NC. The role emphasizes discharge planning and care coordination across hospital settings, with documentation in EMR systems and adherence to PHI/HIPAA standards.

The position requires 3+ years of acute care experience, NC RN license, valid driver’s license, TB screening, and a private home workspace with reliable internet. Onsite work Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina.
• Minimum 3 years acute care nursing experience.
• Experience with discharge planning or care coordination.
• Experience with electronic medical records.
• Valid driver’s license and dependable automobile.
• Proof of personal vehicle liability insurance.
• TB screening participation.
• ACHA Level II background clearance, including fingerprinting.
• Other credentialing as required by the facility.
• Private workspace for remote documentation.
• Home internet with adequate speeds (25 Mbps down / 10 Mbps up).
• Dedicated workspace without interruptions to protect PHI/HIPAA information.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive face-to-face assessments of newly admitted members at assigned acute care facilities.
• Evaluate members’ physical, psychosocial, and health needs and refer to Humana programs as appropriate.
• Support and educate members and families on discharge planning from admission through post-discharge.
• Facilitate follow-up visits with primary care providers.
• Identify gaps in care, safety concerns, and barriers to discharge.
• Develop and implement strategies to address care and discharge barriers.
• Collaborate with attending providers, facility case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate timely care and effective discharge planning.
• Educate members on diagnoses, medications, and preventive measures.
• Complete required documentation accurately and promptly.
• Maintain infection control, safety, and patient privacy standards.
• Work onsite at assigned facilities with limited remote documentation and coordination hours.
• Work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.

Skills

Comprehensive Assessments

Care Coordination

Discharge Planning

Patient Education

Documentation Accuracy

Infection Control

Safety Standards

Health Needs Evaluation

Barriers Identification

Strategy Development

Collaboration

Communication

Dependability

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a Registered Nurse to perform comprehensive assessments for new admissions at acute care facilities near Charlotte, NC. The role emphasizes discharge planning and care coordination across hospital settings, with documentation in EMR systems and adherence to PHI/HIPAA standards.

The position requires 3+ years of acute care experience, NC RN license, valid driver’s license, TB screening, and a private home workspace with reliable internet. Onsite work Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm.