RN Care Coordinator: Acute Care & Discharge Expert

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Cobb Hospital is seeking an RN Care Coordinator for the full-time Day shift in the Care Coordination team. You will assess transitional care needs, coordinate across the continuum, and engage patients and families to ensure comprehensive discharge planning and efficient resource use.

Responsibilities include collaborating with physicians, the care team, and case management, leading care progression and documenting care plans in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing and Georgia RN license required.
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience in acute care.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work under stress.
• Knowledge of regulations and community resources.
• Ability to collaborate with physicians and care team to progress care.

Responsibilities

• Assess transitional care needs and coordinate care across the continuum.
• Engage patient and family to ensure care needs are met and discharge plans.
• Lead discharge planning and collaborate with the care team on progression of care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and post-acute referrals as needed.
• Document assessments and progress in the electronic medical record.
• Address cultural/religious considerations in care planning.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Professional maturity

Stress management

Assessment & interviewing

Organizational skills

Regulatory knowledge

Community resources knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Cobb Hospital is seeking an RN Care Coordinator for the full-time Day shift in the Care Coordination team. You will assess transitional care needs, coordinate across the continuum, and engage patients and families to ensure comprehensive discharge planning and efficient resource use.

Responsibilities include collaborating with physicians, the care team, and case management, leading care progression and documenting care plans in the EMR.