What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator, Discharge Planning Registered Nurse / RN position at Lensa?
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Overview
Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.
Benefits
At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:
Job Summary:
Contributes to excellence in patient/family centered care by coordinating the health care of select patient populations/designated services across the continuum of care using the nursing process. Promotes the safety and well being of all patients by coordinating the patient's discharge from the hospital and transition of care to the out-patient clinic. Collaborates with the inpatient interdisciplinary team to develop and maintain the plan of care.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Discharge and Transition Management:
Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Required
Education - Bachelors degree in Nursing.
Experience - Three years of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse with at least two years of recent experience (within the last five years) in the area of concentration.
Licensure - Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
Certification -
Knowledge, skills, and ability requirements (preferred):
Environmental Factors: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
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Division St. Joseph's Hospital
Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30342
Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta
Department SJH Congregational Hlth Min
Job Type Regular Full-Time
Job Number 160547
Job Category Nursing
Schedule 7a-5:30p
Standard Hours 40 Hours
Hourly Minimum USD $46.31/Hr.
Hourly Midpoint USD $53.68/Hr.
Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Overview
Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.
Benefits
At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:
- Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
- Family-focused benefits
- Wellness incentives
- Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs...and more!
Job Summary:
Contributes to excellence in patient/family centered care by coordinating the health care of select patient populations/designated services across the continuum of care using the nursing process. Promotes the safety and well being of all patients by coordinating the patient's discharge from the hospital and transition of care to the out-patient clinic. Collaborates with the inpatient interdisciplinary team to develop and maintain the plan of care.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Discharge and Transition Management:
- Promotes the safety and well being of all patients by coordinating the patient's discharge from the hospital and transition of care to the out-patient clinic.
- Collaborates with the inpatient interdisciplinary team to develop and maintain the plan of care.
- Works in collaboration with others to ensure that all discharge needs are met.
- Schedules all discharge appointments, treatments, and protocol specific orders.
- Completes needed discharge follow up phone calls to patients and documents appropriately.
- Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.
- Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
- Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Required
Education - Bachelors degree in Nursing.
Experience - Three years of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse with at least two years of recent experience (within the last five years) in the area of concentration.
Licensure - Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
Certification -
- BLS
- If completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire. Employees in role prior to 11/09/2025 will have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
Knowledge, skills, and ability requirements (preferred):
- OCN certification preferred for some positions.
- ACLS Certification preferred but may be required in some areas.
Environmental Factors: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
Connect With Us!
Connect with us for general consideration!
Division St. Joseph's Hospital
Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30342
Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta
Department SJH Congregational Hlth Min
Job Type Regular Full-Time
Job Number 160547
Job Category Nursing
Schedule 7a-5:30p
Standard Hours 40 Hours
Hourly Minimum USD $46.31/Hr.
Hourly Midpoint USD $53.68/Hr.
Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Salary : $46 - $54