RN Care Coordinator: Discharge & Transition Specialist

Wellstar Health System; Hephzibah (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

The Care Coordinator RN (CC RN) at Wellstar Cobb Hospital coordinates transitional care and facilitates discharge planning for acutely ill patients. With a focus on timely care progression, you will assess psychosocial needs, collaborate with physicians and the care team, and engage patients and families to ensure safe transitions.

Minimum of 1 year nursing experience in acute care is required; RN licensure in-state or compact, BLS certification, and strong communication skills are essential for

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to assess psychosocial and care needs during discharge planning.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced acute care setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and care team to coordinate transitions.
• Experience in discharge planning and care progression is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess transitional care needs and coordinate across the continuum.
• Engage patient and family to assure care needs are met and discharge goals are achieved.
• Collaborate with utilization review and care team to plan discharge.
• Document and track discharge plans and progress in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/ Diploma) or BSN preferred

Job description

The Care Coordinator RN (CC RN) at Wellstar Cobb Hospital coordinates transitional care and facilitates discharge planning for acutely ill patients. With a focus on timely care progression, you will assess psychosocial needs, collaborate with physicians and the care team, and engage patients and families to ensure safe transitions.

Minimum of 1 year nursing experience in acute care is required; RN licensure in-state or compact, BLS certification, and strong communication skills are essential for