What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Acute Care - Care Coordinator FT Days position at Affinity Home Health Care Inc?
Role Overview: The RN Care Coordinator is responsible for assessing patients' transitional care needs, coordinating care across the continuum, and engaging with patients and families to ensure care requirements are met. This role involves effective discharge planning, facilitating communication among care teams, and managing care progression to promote efficient resource utilization.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct psychosocial and functional assessments, develop individualized discharge plans, and facilitate patient and family education.
- Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and community resources to ensure timely and efficient care delivery.
- Manage discharge processes, identify and resolve barriers, and coordinate post-acute care referrals.
- Facilitate communication regarding care progression, address delays, and document interactions accurately in medical records.
- Support professional development, serve as a mentor when appropriate, and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
- Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution with a valid RN license.
- Minimum of 1 year nursing experience in an acute care setting.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; multi-state RN license preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong assessment and organizational abilities, and knowledge of healthcare regulations and community resources.
- Self-directed, able to handle stress, and work collaboratively with diverse teams and patients.