Nurse Transition Coordinator

Catholic Health Services • West Islip, NY • 1d ago

Job Details

Job Summary

The Acute Care Nurse Transition Coordinator (NTC) manages the transition of high-risk patients from hospital to home by implementing targeted transition-of-care interventions. The role focuses on reducing preventable readmissions, improving patient outcomes, and ensuring safe, coordinated care.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Clinical Coordination & Navigation

Identify inpatients at high risk for readmission using the electronic health record (EHR) and other risk stratification tools.

Coordinate patient care during the inpatient stay, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to support safe and timely discharge.

Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and care providers including primary care, specialists, home care agencies, and skilled nursing facilities.

Assess psychosocial, socioeconomic, and clinical barriers to care and supports development of individualized discharge plans.

Coordinates post-acute care needs with post-discharge care teams (Transition of Care team and Catholic Health Home Care)

Patient Education & Advocacy

Assists patients in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options, and resources in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate and respects patients' care preferences.

Identifies co-learners (family members/caregivers) as appropriate and provides educational materials and referrals for health maintenance.

Educates patients and co-learners on signs and symptoms of exacerbation or relapse. Communicates the critical importance of compliance with diet and medication regimens.

Face to face interactions with patients and families is necessary

Quality Improvement & Strategic Collaboration

Contribute to the development and refinement of transition-of-care education tools and workflows.

Collaborate with clinical, quality, and care management teams to monitor outcomes and support readmission reduction strategies.

Maintain knowledge of CMS Hospital Readmission Reduction Program requirements and ensure interventions align with regulatory standards.

Monitor and report trends in unplanned hospital returns and support data collection for facility and system reporting.

Meets weekly with TOC and Home Care to insure post discharge plans of care is followed

Participates in person at unit/hospital huddles/multidisciplinary meetings to support care coordination and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: BSN from an accredited school of nursing (required)

Licensure: Active NYS RN license

Experience: 3-5 years of acute care nursing experience (Med/Surg, Critical Care, or Telemetry)

Skills & Competencies

Strong clinical judgment and ability to prioritize high-risk patients in a self-directed role

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with EHR systems (Epic, Cerner preferred)

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office for reporting and presentations

Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex clinical information clearly and concisely to patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.

Physical Requirements

Mobility: Ability to stand, sit, and walk in the nursing units to interview patients and families. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching may be required to assist patients.

Salary Range

USD $65.20 - USD $78.24 /Hr.

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