RN Care Navigator - Transitional Discharge Specialist

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System, Inc. is seeking a Care Coordinator RN (CC RN) to assess transitional care needs, coordinate across the continuum, and engage with patients and families to ensure care needs are met.

The role focuses on discharge planning, care progression, and efficient resource use within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team. The CC RN will participate in rounds, educate patients and families, and work with physicians and care staff to advance a timely discharge while addressing

Qualifications

• Associates degree or diploma in nursing; RN licensure required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred, strong communication and care coordination skills.
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience in acute care settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess transitional care needs and coordinate across the continuum.
• Engage patient and family to ensure discharge planning and care progression.
• Collaborate with care team to facilitate timely discharge and resource use.
• Document assessments, plans, and progress in medical records.

Skills

Communication skills

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Assessment skills

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's in Nursing (Preferred)

Job description

Wellstar Health System, Inc. is seeking a Care Coordinator RN (CC RN) to assess transitional care needs, coordinate across the continuum, and engage with patients and families to ensure care needs are met.

The role focuses on discharge planning, care progression, and efficient resource use within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team. The CC RN will participate in rounds, educate patients and families, and work with physicians and care staff to advance a timely discharge while addressing