RN Care Coordinator - Discharge & Transitions Lead

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Care Coordinator RN (CC RN) at Wellstar Health System coordinates transition care, assesses needs, and engages patients and families to ensure care is met across the continuum. This role emphasizes discharge planning, collaboration with physicians, and efficient resource use across care teams.

Join Wellstar to support patient progression, participate in interdisciplinary rounds, and ensure timely, safe transitions of care within an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Associates nursing diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelors preferred; RN licensure required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess transitional care needs and coordinate across the continuum.
• Engage with patient and family to assure needs are met.
• Promote efficient utilization of resources and manage length of stay.
• Coordinate care progression and discharge planning with the care team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care conferences.

Skills

Care coordination

RN

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary rounds

Education

Associates Nursing or Diploma

Bachelor's Nursing-Preferred

Job description

The Care Coordinator RN (CC RN) at Wellstar Health System coordinates transition care, assesses needs, and engages patients and families to ensure care is met across the continuum. This role emphasizes discharge planning, collaboration with physicians, and efficient resource use across care teams.

Join Wellstar to support patient progression, participate in interdisciplinary rounds, and ensure timely, safe transitions of care within an acute care setting.