RN Care Coordinator – Discharge Planning Expert

HAHHH; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Leominster, MA seeks an RN Care Coordinator to identify patient needs, develop care plans, and coordinate resources across the continuum of care to optimize outcomes and costs.

The role involves assessing physical, functional, and psychosocial needs, performing admissions and concurrent reviews, collaborating with care teams, and communicating with payers and families to ensure timely and appropriate services.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts licensure as a registered nurse is required.
• Three years of clinical experience in discharge planning or case management.
• Experience using computer-based systems for data gathering and reporting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Utilization management knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient physical, functional, and psychosocial needs using screening tools and interviews.
• Perform admissions and concurrent reviews per payer requirements and clinical criteria.
• Collaborate with care teams to coordinate discharge planning and care transitions.
• Communicate with physicians, payers, and family to clarify benefits and resources.
• Monitor outcomes and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Discharge planning

Case management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Massachusetts RN license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

UMass Memorial Health in Leominster, MA seeks an RN Care Coordinator to identify patient needs, develop care plans, and coordinate resources across the continuum of care to optimize outcomes and costs.

The role involves assessing physical, functional, and psychosocial needs, performing admissions and concurrent reviews, collaborating with care teams, and communicating with payers and families to ensure timely and appropriate services.