RN Care Coordinator: Discharge & Care Transitions

Health Marketing; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Marketing is seeking an RN Care Coordinator in Georgia to assess patients' transitional care needs and coordinate care across the continuum. The role involves developing individualized discharge plans, managing discharge logistics, and ensuring effective communication among physicians, care teams, patients, and families.

The position emphasizes timely documentation in medical records, participation in rounds and referrals, and mentoring colleagues as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing with GA or multi-state RN license.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• BLS certification required on hire.
• Excellent communication, assessment, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, handle stress, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial, functional, and medical needs and develop individualized discharge plans in collaboration with the care team and family.
• Manage all aspects of discharge planning, ensuring timely resource allocation and addressing barriers to discharge.
• Facilitate communication among physicians, care teams, and patients to support care progression and discharge efficiency.
• Identify and resolve delays in diagnostic or treatment processes, escalating issues as needed.
• Document assessments, care plans, and interactions accurately and timely in medical records.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, post-acute referrals, and support post-discharge needs.
• Support professional development and serve as a mentor or preceptor as appropriate.

Skills

RN license

Communication

Care coordination

Discharge planning

BLS

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Health Marketing is seeking an RN Care Coordinator in Georgia to assess patients' transitional care needs and coordinate care across the continuum. The role involves developing individualized discharge plans, managing discharge logistics, and ensuring effective communication among physicians, care teams, patients, and families.

The position emphasizes timely documentation in medical records, participation in rounds and referrals, and mentoring colleagues as needed.