RN Care Coordinator: Discharge & Care Navigator

3410 Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar North Fulton Hospital invites applications for an RN Care Coordinator on the Day shift. This full-time position coordinates care across the continuum, assesses transitional care needs, and engages with patients and families to ensure discharge planning and efficient resource use.

The role requires an Associate's Degree in Nursing with a Georgia RN license and at least 1 year of acute care nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• Georgia RN license required.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in the acute care setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess chronic disease management needs and psychosocial risk factors.
• Coordinate discharge planning and post-discharge referrals.
• Collaborate with physicians, care team, and family for care progression.
• Document assessments and care plans in the medical record.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care conferences.
• Identify barriers to discharge and escalate as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Stress management

Assessment skills

Collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Georgia RN License

Job description

Wellstar North Fulton Hospital invites applications for an RN Care Coordinator on the Day shift. This full-time position coordinates care across the continuum, assesses transitional care needs, and engages with patients and families to ensure discharge planning and efficient resource use.

The role requires an Associate's Degree in Nursing with a Georgia RN license and at least 1 year of acute care nursing experience.