RN Care Coordination & Discharge Specialist

Iredell Health System; Statesville (NC); Presencial; USD 68.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Iredell Health System is seeking a Care Coordinator to oversee patient care coordination across medical, nursing, and ancillary teams. You will facilitate patient progression, discharge planning, and optimize use of hospital and community resources.

The role emphasizes collaboration, timely discharge, and proactive care planning with a focus on patient outcomes and utilizations review. BSN preferred and NC RN licensure required.

Formación

• Licensed Registered Nurse in NC; BSN preferred.
• BLS Certification through ARC or AHA.
• Minimum 2 years of hospital clinical experience.
• Previous utilization and/or discharge planning experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Screen patient records for discharge planning needs and readmission risk.
• Perform social assessment for high-risk discharge planning.
• Respond to physician orders and referrals within 24 working hours.
• Reassess patients per departmental policy.
• Collaborate with patient/family and staff to facilitate timely discharge.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care communications to support discharge planning.
• Provide patient information to physician, patient and family to aid care coordination.
• Coordinate post-discharge services with payer requirements and patient preferences.
• Make referrals according to hospital policies; ensure proper documentation.
• Conduct utilization review and provide guidance to staff on case management.

Conocimientos

RN licensure

BLS Certification

Discharge planning exp

Clinical hospital exp

Educación

BSN preferred

Descripción del empleo

Iredell Health System is seeking a Care Coordinator to oversee patient care coordination across medical, nursing, and ancillary teams. You will facilitate patient progression, discharge planning, and optimize use of hospital and community resources.

The role emphasizes collaboration, timely discharge, and proactive care planning with a focus on patient outcomes and utilizations review. BSN preferred and NC RN licensure required.