Transitional Care RN: Advocate for Safe Patient Transitions

Dartmouth-Hitchcock; Newport (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to support the New London Hospital Medical Group in coordinating safe patient transitions across the care continuum. You will educate patients and caregivers, advocate for resources, and work with the interdisciplinary team to ensure effective discharge planning.

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, have 3–5 years of related experience, and NH RN licensure eligibility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• 3 to 5 years related experience.
• Case Management certification from accredited organization strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attends discharge planning meetings.
• Reviews the patient’s medical record and gathers clinical information from the current care delivery team and patient.
• Provides information to patients and caregivers about NLH post acute discharge plans.
• Collaborates with all members of the interdisciplinary team to develop a safe transitional plan to the next level of care.
• Advocates on behalf of the patient and the healthcare provider for needed patient resources and services.
• Provides written communication to the receiving clinician as the patient transitions from one level of care to the next.
• Maintains excellent documentation of patient encounter records and enters data into the electronic dashboard with each transition or discharge.
• Develops and maintains plan of care for NLH-based patients.

Skills

3-5 years experience

Education

Licensed RN NH eligibility

Job description

Dartmouth Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to support the New London Hospital Medical Group in coordinating safe patient transitions across the care continuum. You will educate patients and caregivers, advocate for resources, and work with the interdisciplinary team to ensure effective discharge planning.

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, have 3–5 years of related experience, and NH RN licensure eligibility.