RN Care Navigator: Discharge & Transitional Care

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; North Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Care Coordinator RN (CC RN) at Wellstar Health System, Inc. coordinates care across the continuum to ensure patient needs are met and discharge goals are achieved.

The role involves psychosocial assessment, care progression, patient/family education, and collaboration with physicians, care teams, and utilization review to promote efficient resource use. Responsibilities include coordinating discharge planning, conducting interdisciplinary rounds, and ensuring timely transitions to the next

Qualifications

• RN license required or multi-state license where applicable.
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience in acute care setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under stress in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial status and transitional care needs.
• Coordinate discharge planning and care progression.
• Collaborate with physicians, care team and utilization review.
• Document care plans and progress in medical records.
• Engage patient/family with education and barrier resolution.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Problem solving

Education

Associates Nursing

Diploma Nursing

Bachelors Nursing (preferred)

Job description

The Care Coordinator RN (CC RN) at Wellstar Health System, Inc. coordinates care across the continuum to ensure patient needs are met and discharge goals are achieved.

The role involves psychosocial assessment, care progression, patient/family education, and collaboration with physicians, care teams, and utilization review to promote efficient resource use. Responsibilities include coordinating discharge planning, conducting interdisciplinary rounds, and ensuring timely transitions to the next