Transition Care Nurse (RN)

The Transition Care Nurse is responsible for contacting patients post discharge. Ensuring the client has everything needed to recover safely in the home setting, to identify any complications/issues that the client may be experiencing, and to ensure that appropriate follow-up appointments are scheduled and a plan is in place for the client to attend the appointment. The Transition Care Nurse will follow guidelines set for timeframes for completion of calls for those patients identified as high risk for readmission. Employee must be able to successfully complete job specific orientation and meet or exceed standards as identified in the criteria-based performance appraisal.

Required Qualifications/Experience:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Indiana or other compact state 
• Recent clinical experience in specific area required for specialty clinical groups or clusters
• Minimum of five years' relevant experience relevant clinical experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications/Experience: 

• BSN