RN Inpatient Care Navigator for Seamless Discharge

Medical Edge; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $25,000

Relocation assistance up to $10,000

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Medical Edge in Sitka, AK seeks an experienced RN Inpatient Care Coordinator to support patients during hospitalization by coordinating care plans and discharge planning. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and community resources to ensure continuity of care and a smooth transition home.

The ideal candidate has an RN license, BLS, and acute care or care coordination experience. Relocation and sign-on incentives are available along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Active and unrestricted RN license.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Strong clinical assessment and care coordination skills.
• Experience in acute care, case management, discharge planning or care coordination.
• 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 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 healthcare systems.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR

Job description

Medical Edge in Sitka, AK seeks an experienced RN Inpatient Care Coordinator to support patients during hospitalization by coordinating care plans and discharge planning. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and community resources to ensure continuity of care and a smooth transition home.

The ideal candidate has an RN license, BLS, and acute care or care coordination experience. Relocation and sign-on incentives are available along with comprehensive benefits.