RN Care Coordinator - Discharge & Care Transitions

CHI; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's Health–Lakeside Hospital in The Woodlands, TX is seeking a RN Care Coordinator to guide patients through the healthcare journey, coordinating discharge planning and post-acute transitions with physicians, nursing staff, insurers and other providers.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical acumen, excellent communication and advocacy skills, and a strategic mindset to optimize patient care at every touchpoint.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and at least two years of acute hospital clinical experience.
• Master's field in Case Management or Nursing and 1 year of experience.
• Registered Nurse license for Texas.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Completes and documents discharge planning assessments based on screening or request.
• Develops a multidisciplinary discharge plan with the team and post-acute providers.
• Oversees and evaluates discharge plan implementation.
• Collaborates with the care team to ensure appropriate inpatient resource utilization.
• Coordinates with post-acute providers to ensure timely transitions.
• Identifies readmission risk and implements interventions for at least 30 days.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Communication

Education

Master's in Case Management or Nursing

RN license (TX)

BSN preferred

Job description

St. Luke's Health–Lakeside Hospital in The Woodlands, TX is seeking a RN Care Coordinator to guide patients through the healthcare journey, coordinating discharge planning and post-acute transitions with physicians, nursing staff, insurers and other providers.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical acumen, excellent communication and advocacy skills, and a strategic mindset to optimize patient care at every touchpoint.