RN Care Coordination & Discharge Navigator

Wellstar Health System; Martinez (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is recruiting a Care Coordinator RN (CC RN) for Cobb Hospital. The RN coordinates care across the continuum, assesses transitional needs, and engages patients and families to meet discharge goals.

The role emphasizes care progression, care conferences, and interdisciplinary rounds to optimize discharge timing. Minimum education includes an Associate Degree in Nursing with active RN licensure.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Maturity, self-confidence, objectivity, and positive attitude.
• Self-directed with the ability to function well under stress and in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong assessment, interview, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations.
• Knowledge of community and state-wide resources and programs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, care team, patient and family.

Responsibilities

• Assess chronic disease management and psychosocial needs; plan discharge.
• Coordinate with PAS, financial counselor and UM nurse on insurance requirements.
• Collaborate with patient/family, physicians and care team on discharge plans.
• Meet with physicians and care team to optimize patient management.
• Discharge planning management and timely implementation.
• Document all services in EMR and track avoidable days.
• Support professional competency development and serve as a mentor when appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Problem-solving

Discretion under stress

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Job description

Wellstar Health System is recruiting a Care Coordinator RN (CC RN) for Cobb Hospital. The RN coordinates care across the continuum, assesses transitional needs, and engages patients and families to meet discharge goals.

The role emphasizes care progression, care conferences, and interdisciplinary rounds to optimize discharge timing. Minimum education includes an Associate Degree in Nursing with active RN licensure.