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Transitions of Care Nurse

Upward Health
Location
Hayward, California, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Field Operations
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Registered nursing license (unrestricted)
  • Experience in hospital-based care coordination, case management, or transitions of care
  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to perform in-home visits and collaborate across hospital and community settings
  • Excellent communication and patient education skills
  • Proficiency with electronic health records and digital care coordination tools
Nice to have
  • Case management certification
What the job really is

The Transitions of Care Nurse at Upward Health is responsible for managing patients during critical transitions such as admissions, discharges, or transfers. This role involves responding to real-time alerts, collaborating with hospital staff to create transition plans, conducting home visits post-discharge, and providing ongoing care management to prevent readmissions. The nurse will also educate patients and document care in electronic health records.

Things to weigh
  • No specific benefits listed in the posting
  • The role requires frequent travel to patients' homes and hospitals
  • The job involves managing multiple patient cases simultaneously, which may be challenging
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