RN Care Coordinator: Discharge Planning & Utilization

CommonSpirit Health; Schuyler (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Schuyler, NE seeks a Care Coordinator RN to oversee utilization review and care progression, collaborating with physicians, nursing staff and post-acute providers. You will navigate barriers and ensure evidence-based, compliant care across transitions from hospital to post-acute settings.

You will perform discharge planning, communicate with the care team, and implement 30-day readmission mitigation strategies while aligning with CMS standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• RN license in Nebraska (RN:NE) upon hire.
• BLS-CPR within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum two years of acute hospital clinical experience or Master’s degree with one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilization review and care progression to manage inpatient resources.
• Leading multidisciplinary discharge planning for safe transitions.
• Identify readmission risks and implement 30-day mitigation strategies.
• Advocate for patients, addressing cultural, language, or socioeconomic barriers.
• Document care transitions per hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Communicate with stakeholders and coordinate with post-acute providers.

Skills

Utilization Review

Discharge Planning

Readmission Mitigation

Patient Advocacy

Regulatory Documentation

Education

RN degree

BLS CPR certification

Masters in Case Management or Nursing (preferred)

Job description

CommonSpirit Health in Schuyler, NE seeks a Care Coordinator RN to oversee utilization review and care progression, collaborating with physicians, nursing staff and post-acute providers. You will navigate barriers and ensure evidence-based, compliant care across transitions from hospital to post-acute settings.

You will perform discharge planning, communicate with the care team, and implement 30-day readmission mitigation strategies while aligning with CMS standards in a fast-paced environment.