Transitional Care Nurse: Lead Discharge & Care Coordination

Azza HealthCare Agency; Kansas City (MO); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Azza HealthCare Agency in the United States is seeking a Transitional Care Nurse to coordinate safe, patient-centered transitions from hospital to home or post-acute settings. The role focuses on discharge planning, risk assessment, medication reconciliation, and clear patient education.

You will collaborate with physicians, social workers, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure compassionate, high-quality care and smooth handoffs that reduce readmissions and support patients and families

Qualifikationen

• Experience in discharge planning and patient education.
• Proficiency in medication reconciliation.
• Strong communication with patients and families.

Aufgaben

• Lead discharge planning to support continuity of care.
• Assess patient and transition risks to prevent readmissions.
• Perform medication reconciliation and promote medication safety.
• Provide clear education to patients and families regarding care plans and next steps.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure transitions reflect compassionate, excellent, and innovative care.

Kenntnisse

Clinical assessment

Risk stratification

Discharge planning

Medication reconciliation

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient advocacy

Jobbeschreibung

Azza HealthCare Agency in the United States is seeking a Transitional Care Nurse to coordinate safe, patient-centered transitions from hospital to home or post-acute settings. The role focuses on discharge planning, risk assessment, medication reconciliation, and clear patient education.

You will collaborate with physicians, social workers, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure compassionate, high-quality care and smooth handoffs that reduce readmissions and support patients and families