What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Transition Specialist position at NorthShore?
We're seeking a skilled Care Transition Specialist to join our team at NorthShore. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you'll be responsible for providing comprehensive care transition services to patients across multiple clinical areas.
About the Job
In this full-time position, you'll work closely with our social work team to identify and mitigate care transition gaps. Daily functions may include reviewing patient charts, contacting insurance companies, referring cases to the Physician Advisor, and collecting quality and avoidable days data.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an NLN-accredited school preferred
- Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience preferred
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Electronic Medical Record platforms a plus
You'll have the opportunity to work independently, setting priorities to coordinate care plans efficiently and effectively.
