RN Care Coordinator: Transitional Care & Patient Advocate

Riverside Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare in Illinois is seeking an RN Care Coordinator to manage personalized care and transitions, bridging hospital and community services. The role focuses on risk assessment, care planning, and collaboration with physicians, care teams, and families to improve health outcomes.

You will use EHR and case management software to document care and monitor progress, participate in quality improvement, and support care coordination tools and workflows within Riverside Healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing and licensed as an RN in Illinois.
• BSN preferred.
• Experience in care coordination or population health is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care coordination for patients transitioning from hospital to home or other care settings.
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with patients and families.
• Communicate with healthcare providers, patients, and families to coordinate and optimize care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions, plans, and outcomes using EHR and CMS tools.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support care management tools and workflows.

Skills

Care coordination

Nursing

Communication

Motivational interviewing

Documentation

EHR

Microsoft Excel

Case management software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

EHR systems

Case management software

Job description

Riverside Healthcare in Illinois is seeking an RN Care Coordinator to manage personalized care and transitions, bridging hospital and community services. The role focuses on risk assessment, care planning, and collaboration with physicians, care teams, and families to improve health outcomes.

You will use EHR and case management software to document care and monitor progress, participate in quality improvement, and support care coordination tools and workflows within Riverside Healthcare.