Transitions of Care Nurse

Community Health of Central Washington; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life insurance/AD&D/LTD

401k + employer contribution

PTO & 9 paid holidays

Loan repayment options

Job summary

Community Health of Central Washington is seeking a Transitions of Care Nurse to ensure safe transitions between healthcare settings and help patients manage acute and chronic health needs.

The role emphasizes clinical assessment, patient outreach, education, and care coordination to promote continuity of care within CHCW’s value-based programs and initiatives. You will follow up with patients after ED visits and hospital discharges, collaborating with caregivers and inter-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or Associate degree in nursing plus 2 years nursing experience.
• WA RN license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Driver's license and auto insurance required.
• Immunizations and pre-employment drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Provide follow-up after ED visits and inpatient discharges.
• Coordinate care with patients, caregivers and teams.
• Deliver patient-centered education and support self-management.

Skills

Patient education

Care coordination

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associates or better in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Driver's license

Job description

CHCW Administration
501 S 5th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902, USA

Description

Transitions of Care Nurse

Every Patient. Every Transition. Every Step.

CHCW is seeking a dedicated Transitions of Care Nurse to ensure safe transitions between healthcare settings and help patients manage their acute and chronic health needs. This role focuses on clinical assessment, patient outreach, education, and care coordination to promote continuity of care and support CHCW’s value-based programs and initiatives.

The Transitions of Care Nurse provides follow-up support to patients after emergency department visits and inpatient discharges. Working collaboratively with patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams, the nurse helps address clinical and psychosocial needs, facilitate appropriate services, support self-management, and deliver patient-centered education.

Join CHCW and be part of a team committed to connecting patients with the care, education, and coordination they need.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Nursing, or Associate degree in nursing and 2 years clinical nursing is required
• WA Registered Nurse license is required
• BLS is required
• Driver’s license and auto insurance is required
• Immunizations are required prior to start date (COVID, Hep B (3), Tdap, MMR (2), Varicella (2), TB/PPD, FLU)
• Pre-employment drug screen is required

$76,793.60 - $95,492.80 annually

CHCW offers our employees a generous and comprehensive benefit package including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life insurance/AD&D/Long Term Disability
• 401k + employer contribution
• PTO & EIT + 9 paid holidays
• Loan repayment options

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better in Nursing.

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

2 years:

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

Basic Life Support

RN

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