RN Care Coordination & Discharge Specialist

Wellstar Health System; Blythe (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Care Coordinator RN in Georgia to assess transitional care needs, coordinate discharge planning, and engage with patients and families to ensure care goals are met. The role emphasizes efficient utilization of resources and collaboration with the care team.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessment, care progression, and documentation in the EMR, with sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year nursing experience in the acute care setting.
• RN license required; BSN preferred.
• Strong communication, assessment and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess transitional care needs and coordinate discharge planning.
• Collaborate with PAS, financial counselor and UM nurse to assess insurance requirements.
• Coordinate care progression and discharge plans with physicians and care teams.
• Document interactions and track avoidable days in the EMR.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds to ensure timely patient management.

Skills

Nursing

Care coordination

Discharge planning

UM experience

Communication

Education

RN license

Diploma (Nurse)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

EMR

Job description

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Care Coordinator RN in Georgia to assess transitional care needs, coordinate discharge planning, and engage with patients and families to ensure care goals are met. The role emphasizes efficient utilization of resources and collaboration with the care team.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessment, care progression, and documentation in the EMR, with sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.