RN Admissions/Discharge Coordinator

Veterans Health Administration • Tulsa, OK

12h

About The Position

The RN Admissions Coordinator delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical skills. The coordinator assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components and coordinates care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. The role follows established procedures, policies, and guidelines and collaborates with team members to influence care outcomes.

The nurse works with close supervision and is accountable for individual nursing practice, seeking direction as needed. The position involves coordinating and participating in interdisciplinary care, establishing therapeutic relationships, incorporating patients’ and caregivers’ knowledge and beliefs into care planning, and maintaining professional nursing standards. The nurse also participates in education, continuing competency, evidence-based care, and unit-level performance improvement activities.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 0730–1600. A compressed schedule may be authorized at management’s discretion. The position is not eligible for telework and is not virtual. Relocation or recruitment incentives are not authorized.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduation from an approved and appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, or qualifying foreign nursing education with required degree-equivalency validation where applicable.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered nurse licensure in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; a Graduate Nurse Technician temporary appointment exception may apply to eligible candidates pursuing licensure.
• Meet the education and experience requirements for the assigned Nurse grade and level.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment physical evaluation and annual Employee Health requirements, such as TB screening or testing.
• U.S. citizenship is required unless qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
• Pass required pre-employment drug testing and background/security investigation.
• Register with Selective Service if applicable to males born after December 31, 1959.
• Complete the required online onboarding and provide acceptable identification.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including visual acuity, hearing, speech, manual dexterity, and periods of walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing; patient or object transfers may be required.
• Ability to work effectively in stressful situations, shift priorities based on patient needs, and function as a mature, flexible, and sensible individual.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of nursing and NOD/Case Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete orientation according to expected standards.
• Manage workload, organize assignments, and complete them efficiently and appropriately.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of interdisciplinary care.
• Establish therapeutic relationships to help patients attain, maintain, or regain optimal function through assessment and treatment.
• Engage patients, families, and caregivers in care planning, incorporating their knowledge, values, and beliefs without judgment or discrimination.
• Follow ethical standards and established policies, including the VA and ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate professional behaviors that promote cooperation and teamwork with internal and external customers.
• Participate in unit-based educational activities and continuing education requirements.
• Maintain competency and pursue personal and professional growth.
• Apply evidence-based practice and research to patient care.
• Participate in unit-based activities to improve and deliver cost-effective patient care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of unit-level performance-improvement activities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year: 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting.
• Federal 401(k) with VA contributions of up to 5%.
• 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