RN-Admission/Discharge Coordinator

Veterans Health Administration • Fresno, CA

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About The Position

The RN-Admission/Discharge Coordinator provides competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients and oversees licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants as appropriate to the setting. The role supports safe and effective transitions into and out of acute inpatient care by assisting with patient-planning assessments, identifying barriers, and coordinating transition activities.

The coordinator applies the nursing process, including systematic data gathering, assessment, and nursing judgment, to support positive patient outcomes. The position collaborates with VA and non-VA departments, community agencies, healthcare providers, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. It also contributes to nursing education, orientation, competency development, quality improvement, and outcomes utilization, and directs other providers as part of practice.

The position is not available for telework or virtual work. The stated work schedule is 07:30–16:00. Relocation or recruitment incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized.

Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduate of an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, or meet an applicable education pathway described in the announcement.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted professional nurse registration in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia, subject to the stated Graduate Nurse Technician exception.
• Meet the education, experience, and dimension criteria for the assigned Nurse grade and level.
• For direct patient care, hold a full and unrestricted nursing license from a U.S. State or territory.
• U.S. citizenship is required, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Pass required pre-employment screening, including urinalysis for applicants tentatively selected for testing-designated positions, background/security investigation, and physical evaluation/examination.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Complete the required online onboarding and application requirements.

Nice To Haves

• One year of case management experience.
• One year of inpatient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient-planning assessments, identify barriers, and carry out activities needed to transition patients into and out of acute inpatient care.
• Apply the nursing process, including systematic data gathering, assessment, and appropriate nursing judgment, to support positive patient outcomes.
• Coordinate and collaborate with VA and non-VA departments, community agencies, and healthcare providers to address patient needs.
• Oversee licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants as appropriate to the setting.
• Assist in directing nursing education, orientation, competencies, quality improvement, and outcomes utilization.
• Direct other providers as part of nursing practice.
• Partner with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to promote effective and safe transitions across the healthcare continuum.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year: 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting.
• Federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree