Transitions of Care Nurse

Administrative/Clinical • Yakima, WA

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About The Position

CHCW is seeking a Transitions of Care Nurse to support safe transitions between healthcare settings and help patients manage acute and chronic health needs. The 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 nurse provides follow-up support after emergency department visits and inpatient discharges. In collaboration with patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams, the nurse helps address clinical and psychosocial needs, facilitate appropriate services, support self-management, and provide patient-centered education. CHCW describes its culture as Helpful, Encouraging, Accountable, and Team oriented, and says it encourages and supports professional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Nursing, or an Associate degree in nursing and two years of clinical nursing experience.
• Washington Registered Nurse license.
• BLS certification.
• Driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Required immunizations before the start date: COVID, Hepatitis B (3), Tdap, MMR (2), Varicella (2), TB/PPD, and flu.
• Pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide follow-up support to patients after emergency department visits and inpatient discharges.
• Conduct clinical assessment, patient outreach, education, and care coordination.
• Collaborate with patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to address clinical and psychosocial needs.
• Facilitate appropriate services, support patient self-management, and deliver patient-centered education.
• Promote continuity of care and support CHCW’s value-based programs and initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• PTO and EIT, plus nine paid holidays.
• Loan repayment options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time