Discharge Planning Coordinator / RN

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

JOB DESCRIPTION: 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. 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. Performs other duties as required. 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.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Nursing
Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board
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
BLS required
ACLS Certification preferred but may be required in some areas

Nice To Haves

OCN certification preferred for some positions

Responsibilities

coordinating the health care of select patient populations/designated services across the continuum of care using the nursing process
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
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
Performs other duties as required
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