Clinical Resource & Discharge Coordinator (RN)

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in Philadelphia seeks a Registered Nurse with PA license and a BA/BS to coordinate discharge planning, educate patients, and ensure smooth transitions to home or other care settings. You will work with interdisciplinary teams and use EPIC for documentation.

The role emphasizes patient dignity, privacy, and effective communication of discharge plans, while staying current with evolving care protocols and resources.

Qualifications

• RN license in PA (Required)
• 2+ years clinical experience
• Bachelor degree (BA/BS) required

Responsibilities

• Discharge planning: coordinate home care, DME, placements, hospice, transportation.
• Collaborate with patient and family to ensure post-hospital care choices.
• Educate patients and families about scope and limits of healthcare benefits.
• Respect patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Communicate discharge time frames clearly.
• Keep current with new providers, technologies, and resources.

Skills

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Penn Medicine in Philadelphia seeks a Registered Nurse with PA license and a BA/BS to coordinate discharge planning, educate patients, and ensure smooth transitions to home or other care settings. You will work with interdisciplinary teams and use EPIC for documentation.

The role emphasizes patient dignity, privacy, and effective communication of discharge plans, while staying current with evolving care protocols and resources.