Admission and Discharge Care Coordinator Nurse (Registered Nurse)

Quick Facts

• Role: Admission/Discharge Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN)

• Focus: Care transitions between inpatient and non-inpatient settings

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:30am–7pm EST

Description

The Admission/Discharge Coordinator RN works as an active member of an interdisciplinary team managing complex patient care transitions into and out of acute inpatient settings. The role supports patient planning assessments, identifies barriers, and coordinates the activities needed for successful discharge and admission processes. You will collaborate with VA and non-VA departments and community agencies to deliver and improve holistic, evidence-based nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Support care transitions to and from inpatient settings

• Assist with patient planning assessments and identify barriers to discharge/admission

• Coordinate and collaborate with other departments, community agencies, and nursing education activities

• Provide quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation

• Evaluate and improve practice using best evidence; provide peer feedback

• Contribute nursing perspective to interdisciplinary discussions and partner to drive change

• Share educational findings and support evidence-based practice

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (non-citizens only when permitted by VA policy)

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English

• RN graduate of an approved nursing program (ACEN or CCNE) or meet VA equivalency/licensure pathways

• Current, full, active, unrestricted RN license

• Current BLS certification (condition of employment)

• Meet employment conditions: onboarding, background/security investigation, pre-employment physical, required drug testing (when applicable), and seasonal influenza vaccination requirement

• Selective Service registration for eligible males

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential performance awards

• 50 days of paid time off per year

• Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions

• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options

• 1 full and unrestricted nursing license from any US state or territory

• Non-virtual, non-telework role