Patient Care Coordinator

The Patient Care Coordinator oversees care management for hospitalized patients, working with physicians, nursing staff, patients, families, and community providers to ensure smooth care transitions and prevent readmissions.

Key responsibilities include conducting initial assessments within 24 hours of admission, documenting discharge plans, participating in daily rounds, and managing care progression to avoid delays. The PCC collaborates with social workers to coordinate long-term care, referrals for post-acute services, and follows up on high-risk patients before discharge.

Additional duties involve escalating barriers to discharge, ensuring timely follow-up appointments, adhering to safety and regulatory policies, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. The role requires effective communication, critical thinking, time management, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications: Minimum one year of acute care nursing experience, associate degree in nursing, and valid RN licenses (multi-state credentials required). Proficiency with electronic medical records, healthcare reimbursement systems, and computer skills are essential. Excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills are necessary.

Preferred: Recent acute care or case management experience; BSN preferred.