RN Inpatient Care Coordinator — Sign-On Bonus & Relocation

Medical Edge; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 87,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus

Up to $10,000 relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Professional growth and advancement

Job summary

Medical Edge in Sitka, AK seeks an experienced RN Inpatient Care Coordinator to support patients during their inpatient stay by coordinating care plans, facilitating discharge planning, and ensuring continuity of care through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

The role combines strong clinical nursing skills with care coordination and patient advocacy to achieve optimal outcomes and a positive patient experience, while guiding families through treatment options and post-discharge

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (BSN preferred).
• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse license.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and care coordination skills.
• Acute care, case management, utilization review, discharge planning, or care coordination experience preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and identify care coordination needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and community resources.
• Develop and manage individualized care and discharge plans.
• Coordinate referrals, follow-up appointments, and post-discharge services.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and resources.
• Monitor patient progress and address barriers to care.
• Advocate for patients and assist with navigating the healthcare system.
• Maintain accurate documentation within the EMR.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Communication

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Medical Edge in Sitka, AK seeks an experienced RN Inpatient Care Coordinator to support patients during their inpatient stay by coordinating care plans, facilitating discharge planning, and ensuring continuity of care through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

The role combines strong clinical nursing skills with care coordination and patient advocacy to achieve optimal outcomes and a positive patient experience, while guiding families through treatment options and post-discharge