Care Transitions Coordinator - RN

Care Transitions Coordinator - RN 

Rincon

Healthcare / Health Services - Other

Exp 2-5 years

Deg Bach

Relo

Bonus

Job Description

The Care Transitions Coordinator is a clinical liaison position between health care providers to ensure continuity of care for patients transitioning from a facility to home care or hospice environment. The position has two separate and distinct general responsibilities: (1) following the receipt of a valid referral for home health or hospice services, directly communicating with and assessing the patient to improve the patient’s transition from the inpatient to the home setting; and (2) developing the referral relationships of the agency within the community, in accordance with our policies and procedures

1. RN strongly preferred. LPNs are considered in some cases (with a current, active, unencumbered license in the state of service);

2. 1+ years previous experience assisting patients through the continuum of care and the transition from hospital to home care.

3. Current CPR certification

4. Competent organizational skills;

5. Ability to handle stressful situations/deadlines;

6. Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills;

7. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with all members of the health care team;

8. Demonstrates desire to work in a marketing role; and

9. Ability to forecasts needs and set priorities.

10. Proficient in computer-based skills. Must have working knowledge and practical application experience with general office computer systems (i.e. Microsoft Excel), internet, email, desktop navigation.

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse with at least two years experience 

Marketing experience 

IDEAL CANDIDATE

RN with marketing experience in the Rincon, Hinesville and Savannah medical community