RN Care Navigator: Discharge & Care Coordination

4310 Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse Care Coordinator (CC RN) to assess transitional care needs, coordinate care across the continuum, and engage with patients and families to ensure care goals are met. The role emphasizes discharge planning, care progression, and collaboration with the care team.

Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of nursing experience in the acute care setting and hold an RN license; certifications such as BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred.
• RN licensure required; BLS or ARC-BLS certifications.
• Experience in acute care and care coordination.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess transitional care needs and initiate discharge planning.
• Coordinate care across the continuum with patient, family and care team.
• Collaborate with physicians, utilization review and social work to optimize discharge.
• Document care plans and progress in the medical record.
• Engage patients and families to address psychosocial and barriers to discharge.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse Care Coordinator (CC RN) to assess transitional care needs, coordinate care across the continuum, and engage with patients and families to ensure care goals are met. The role emphasizes discharge planning, care progression, and collaboration with the care team.

Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of nursing experience in the acute care setting and hold an RN license; certifications such as BLS are required.