Nurse Transition Coordinator

Catholic Health Services

Full-time other-general
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Location
West Islip, NY, United States
Posted
July 27, 2026

Job Description

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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 individ...