The RN Care Coordinator ED (RNCC-ED) serves as the clinical lead for patient progression, medical discharge readiness, and coordination of routine clinical transition planning, partnering closely with providers, the social work care coordinator (SWCC) and the case management assistant (CMA) to ensure efficient patient progression, medical discharge readiness, and safe transitions of care. The RNCC-ED functions as a key leader in interdisciplinary rounds, supports throughput initiatives, and is cross-trained in Utilization Management (UM) and Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI), with working knowledge of top Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) impacting organizational performance and reimbursement.