RN Care Coordinator: Patient Care & Discharge Navigator

Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated is seeking a Care Coordinator to oversee patient care coordination across disciplines, supporting progression and discharge planning. You will ensure efficient use of hospital and community resources and monitor outcomes through concurrent utilization review.

The role emphasizes collaboration with medical, nursing and ancillary teams and requires strong organizational and communication abilities to optimize patient care processes.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• BLS Certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a hospital setting.
• Previous utilization and/or discharge planning experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care through multidisciplinary collaboration with medical, nursing and ancillary departments.
• Assist with planning of patient care including facilitation of patient progression and discharge planning.
• Assure effective use of hospital and community resources.
• Monitor patient outcomes through concurrent utilization review and proactive discharge planning.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

RN license (NC)

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated is seeking a Care Coordinator to oversee patient care coordination across disciplines, supporting progression and discharge planning. You will ensure efficient use of hospital and community resources and monitor outcomes through concurrent utilization review.

The role emphasizes collaboration with medical, nursing and ancillary teams and requires strong organizational and communication abilities to optimize patient care processes.