RN Care Coordinator: Discharge & Care Transitions

Athol Hospital; Athol (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 91,000; Part time

Job summary

Heywood Healthcare seeks a RN Care Coordinator (Per Diem) in Massachusetts to manage patient-centered care across hospitalization. The role emphasizes utilization management, discharge planning, and coordinating transitions of care with the interdisciplinary team.

The position requires at least 2 years in acute hospital care, a MA RN license, and comfort with InterQual criteria and EMR systems. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; Massachusetts RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years of acute hospital patient care experience.
• Experience with InterQual utilization management criteria preferred.
• Proficient computer skills and EMR navigation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient-centered care during hospitalization focusing on utilization management and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with care teams to ensure timely progression of care and transitions of care.
• Perform discharge planning rounds and educate patients and families.
• Prepare and submit denials/appeals with supporting documentation as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation in UR EMR and monitor length of stay.

Skills

UR/QA experience

InterQual

Discharge planning

EMR proficiency

Education

BSN

Tools

InterQual Criteria

EMR (electronic medical records)

Job description

Heywood Healthcare seeks a RN Care Coordinator (Per Diem) in Massachusetts to manage patient-centered care across hospitalization. The role emphasizes utilization management, discharge planning, and coordinating transitions of care with the interdisciplinary team.

The position requires at least 2 years in acute hospital care, a MA RN license, and comfort with InterQual criteria and EMR systems. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.