Job DescriptionThe Transition Coordinator's primary responsibility is to deliver the most remarkable patient experience, in every dimension, every time and understand how he or she contributes to the health system's vision of achieving that commitment to patients and families. The Transition Coordinator is an experienced nurse who is able to provide 1:1 instruction and education to patients/families who will and have experience a surgical procedure in their area of focus (ex. cardiothoracic, orthopedic). She/he will serve as patient advocate, discharge nurse and provide follow up calls to assess and assist the patient's transition home. She/he will make appropriate referrals for follow up care and rehabilitation (ex. cardiac rehab, physical therapy) and provide ongoing continuity between the patient, their surgeon and their primary care physician until the transition of care back to the PCP has been accomplished.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree Nursing.
- Upon hire: Washington Registered Nurse License
- Acute care experience in the specialty area assigned (ex Cardiovascular CC, Orthopedic surgery, post-op care).
Preferred Qualifications:- Master's Degree Nursing.
- Experience as appropriate to specialty (ex Cardiac Rehabilitation, Out-patient cardiac nursing care, out-patient orthopedics, PT)
- Case Management/Navigator experience.
About UsPosted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
