RN Care Coordinator, PRN

Iredell Health System; Statesville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Health System in Statesville, NC is seeking a Care Coordinator to oversee patient care coordination across medical, nursing, and ancillary teams, supporting progression and discharge planning. This role emphasizes effective use of hospital and community resources and collaboration with care teams.

The ideal candidate will have RN licensure in NC, BLS certification, and at least two years of hospital experience, with preferred utilization/discharge planning background and strong

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a RN 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse license (NC)

BSN preferred

Job description

Description

The Care Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of patient care through multidisciplinary collaboration with medical, nursing and ancillary departments. The Care Coordinator assists with the planning of patient care including, but not limited to, facilitation of patient progression and discharge planning. The Care Coordinator is responsible for assuring effective use of available hospital and community resources and monitoring patient outcomes through concurrent utilization review and proactive discharge planning. Has full access to patient health information.

Requirements

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. BSN preferred.
• 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.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Must be able to possess full range of body motion to pass a basic FIT test to include bending, stooping, standing and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.