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Discharge Coordinator jobs are open across hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, and home health agencies, from entry-level case management roles to senior care transition and utilization review positions, with specializations in acute care, behavioral health, and long-term care discharge planning. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Fort HealthCare is a patient-centered hospital and healthcare system serving individuals, businesses and families in Jefferson, Dane, and Walworth Counties.
We are seeking an RN Patient Care Coordinator to join our Comprehensive Care Team. The primary responsibility for this position is to coordinate and manage the safe and efficient discharge of patients from the hospital to their next level of care. This position is responsible for assessing, coordinating, and facilitating discharge plans that align with patient's medical needs, treatment goals, and patient preferences. Working collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, patients, family, and community resources, the discharge planner develops and implements post-acute care plans. This position requires balance of clinical knowledge, coordination skills, and compassionate communication.
Shift:
Part time
0.5 FTE which is 40 hours per bi-weekly pay period
8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Every 5th Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fort HealthCare is proud to be named a 16-time award winner of the Top Workplace award for Southeastern Wisconsin, a 6-time award winner of the USA Top Workplaces award, and a 2-time winner of their Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award for Purpose & Values. In addition, Fort HealthCare has been recognized nationally as a Top Workplace for Nursing 2026.
Our Mission Statement is our daily guide to provide the best health care possible. We promote it widely for all we serve to read, understand and to help our public hold us accountable for the promises we make.
Our Mission Statement - Improve the Health and Well-being of Our Community
Our Vision Statement provides each of us at Fort HealthCare with a goal. It is our motivation to improve constantly upon the level of care we provide, and the quality of services delivered.
Our Vision - Be the Healthiest Community in Wisconsin.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, education, and resources you need to perform your job and ample opportunities for professional growth.
The RN-Patient Care Coordinator ensures an effective discharge process that focuses on the patient's goals and treatment preferences and facilitates collaboration between the healthcare team and the patient and their caregivers/support person(s) as active partners in the discharge planning process.
Responsibilities of this position include:
- Utilizes the nursing process to coordinate care of patients meeting case management criteria through collaboration with team members within and outside the organization.
- Actively engages the patient and their caregiver(s) to assess self-care capabilities and incorporate the patient's goals and preferences as much as possible within the evaluation while also determining the patient's need for post-hospital services such as hospice care, post-hospital extended care, home health, non-health care services, or the need for community-based care providers.
- Responsible and accountable for coordinating the care of patients across the continuum of care, ensuring and facilitating the achievement of quality, clinical and cost outcomes, negotiating, procuring, and coordinating services and resources needed by the patient and their caregiver/support person(s).
- Participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds to collaborate with all disciplines and identify discharge needs, barriers to desired patient outcomes, and referral needs for the patient.
- Facilitates communication between members of the healthcare team, the patient, caregiver/support person(s), and external facilities and community partners.
- Assists other departments with care coordination and discharge planning as needed.
- Performs admission, concurrent and discharge reviews for adherence to utilization review using MCG criteria to ensure appropriate utilization of services.
Requirements of this position include:
- ADN required
- BSN preferred
- Two years of nursing experience required
- Exceptional understanding of the Nursing Process with emphasis on developing and maintaining care plans. Exceptional communication and organizational skills. Ability to work well with all disciplines and levels. Acts as an agent for change. Ability to collect, interpret and act on data.
- Current WI RN License; BLS Certificate
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous PTO Plan
- Daycare
- Health insurance
- Vison insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible Spending
- Comprehensive Wellness Plan
- Life insurance
- Pharmacy discount
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free parking
- Employee gym
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Fort HealthCare is a patient-centered hospital and healthcare system serving individuals, businesses and families in Jefferson, Dane, and Walworth Counties.
We are seeking an RN Patient Care Coordinator to join our Comprehensive Care Team. The primary responsibility for this position is to coordinate and manage the safe and efficient discharge of patients from the hospital to their next level of care. This position is responsible for assessing, coordinating, and facilitating discharge plans that align with patient's medical needs, treatment goals, and patient preferences. Working collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, patients, family, and community resources, the discharge planner develops and implements post-acute care plans. This position requires balance of clinical knowledge, coordination skills, and compassionate communication.
Shift:
Part time
0.5 FTE which is 40 hours per bi-weekly pay period
8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Every 5th Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fort HealthCare is proud to be named a 16-time award winner of the Top Workplace award for Southeastern Wisconsin, a 6-time award winner of the USA Top Workplaces award, and a 2-time winner of their Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award for Purpose & Values. In addition, Fort HealthCare has been recognized nationally as a Top Workplace for Nursing 2026.
Our Mission Statement is our daily guide to provide the best health care possible. We promote it widely for all we serve to read, understand and to help our public hold us accountable for the promises we make.
Our Mission Statement - Improve the Health and Well-being of Our Community
Our Vision Statement provides each of us at Fort HealthCare with a goal. It is our motivation to improve constantly upon the level of care we provide, and the quality of services delivered.
Our Vision - Be the Healthiest Community in Wisconsin.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, education, and resources you need to perform your job and ample opportunities for professional growth.
The RN-Patient Care Coordinator ensures an effective discharge process that focuses on the patient's goals and treatment preferences and facilitates collaboration between the healthcare team and the patient and their caregivers/support person(s) as active partners in the discharge planning process.
Responsibilities of this position include:
- Utilizes the nursing process to coordinate care of patients meeting case management criteria through collaboration with team members within and outside the organization.
- Actively engages the patient and their caregiver(s) to assess self-care capabilities and incorporate the patient's goals and preferences as much as possible within the evaluation while also determining the patient's need for post-hospital services such as hospice care, post-hospital extended care, home health, non-health care services, or the need for community-based care providers.
- Responsible and accountable for coordinating the care of patients across the continuum of care, ensuring and facilitating the achievement of quality, clinical and cost outcomes, negotiating, procuring, and coordinating services and resources needed by the patient and their caregiver/support person(s).
- Participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds to collaborate with all disciplines and identify discharge needs, barriers to desired patient outcomes, and referral needs for the patient.
- Facilitates communication between members of the healthcare team, the patient, caregiver/support person(s), and external facilities and community partners.
- Assists other departments with care coordination and discharge planning as needed.
- Performs admission, concurrent and discharge reviews for adherence to utilization review using MCG criteria to ensure appropriate utilization of services.
Requirements of this position include:
- ADN required
- BSN preferred
- Two years of nursing experience required
- Exceptional understanding of the Nursing Process with emphasis on developing and maintaining care plans. Exceptional communication and organizational skills. Ability to work well with all disciplines and levels. Acts as an agent for change. Ability to collect, interpret and act on data.
- Current WI RN License; BLS Certificate
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous PTO Plan
- Daycare
- Health insurance
- Vison insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible Spending
- Comprehensive Wellness Plan
- Life insurance
- Pharmacy discount
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free parking
- Employee gym
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in discharge coordinator jobs.
- Active RN licensure, licensed social work (LSW/LCSW), or case management certification (CCM)
- Experience with insurance authorizations, Medicare and Medicaid discharge planning requirements
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Meditech
- Knowledge of post-acute care options including skilled nursing, home health, and inpatient rehabilitation
- Strong communication skills for coordinating with patients, families, physicians, and payers
- Minimum two years of clinical or case management experience in an acute or post-acute setting
Tips for Your Discharge Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume to care transitions
Highlight specific discharge planning tasks you've owned: coordinating with insurers for post-acute authorization, arranging durable medical equipment, or reducing readmission rates through follow-up protocols. Generic case management language won't distinguish you from social workers applying for the same role.
List your clinical credentials front and center
Employers filter fast for RN licensure, LSW, or CCM certification depending on the setting. Put your active credentials in your resume header, not buried in a summary paragraph, so recruiters confirm eligibility before reading further.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists discharge coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your setting and experience level and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by care setting specifically
Acute hospital discharge roles prioritize speed and insurance coordination, while SNF or home health roles weight patient education and family communication more heavily. Search by facility type, not just job title, so your application speaks to what that employer actually needs.
Prepare concrete examples of payer navigation
Interviewers for discharge coordinator roles consistently probe how you've handled coverage disputes, prior authorization denials, or last-minute plan changes. Prepare two or three specific scenarios where you resolved a payer issue to keep a discharge on schedule.
Follow up after interviews with a care-transition reference
Send a brief thank-you that references one clinical or operational detail from the conversation, such as a readmission-reduction initiative the team mentioned. It signals you were listening and already thinking like a member of their care coordination team.
Discharge Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most discharge coordinators?
The most active employers for discharge coordinators right now are Wellpath, ProMedica, and Fort HealthCare, and the most openings are in New York, Ohio, and Alabama, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest in health systems with large acute care volumes and affiliated post-acute networks.
How many discharge coordinator jobs are remote?
About 0% of discharge coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role is predominantly on-site in hospital and SNF settings. Remote opportunities are most common in utilization review, telephonic care management, and insurance-focused discharge coordination roles where face-to-face patient contact is not required.
How do you become a discharge coordinator?
Most discharge coordinator roles require a clinical or social work background as a foundation. You typically start by earning a nursing degree or social work license, then gain experience in a hospital, rehabilitation, or home health setting. Pursuing a Certified Case Manager credential strengthens your candidacy, and exposure to insurance authorization processes is a practical differentiator most employers expect.
Can you get a discharge coordinator job with little experience?
Entry-level discharge coordinator roles do exist, particularly in home health agencies and smaller skilled nursing facilities that value clinical drive over years of tenure. Highlighting any bedside nursing, social work field placements, or case management rotations helps. Some employers will hire a strong candidate with acute care floor experience and train specifically for the discharge coordination function on the job.
What does the discharge coordinator interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your clinical background and familiarity with post-acute resources. An in-person or video interview follows, typically with a nurse manager or care coordination director, and includes scenario-based questions about handling complex discharges, payer denials, and difficult family situations. Some hospital systems add a panel interview with social work, case management, and utilization review staff before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to discharge coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to discharge coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your setting, credentials, and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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