Inpatient Care Navigator: RN Care Coordinator

Kaiser Permanente; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an Inpatient Care Manager RN to ensure appropriate level-of-care for accurate billing and high-quality patient care. You will coordinate post-discharge planning and provide expert clinical guidance in acute and emergency settings.

You will assess complex patient needs, document plans, and work with physicians and teams to optimize resource use while maintaining safety and quality standards. BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years RN experience across Med/Surg, ICU, ED, Home Health, SNF, Hospice, LTAC, and Inpatient Rehab.
• RN program completion and HS diploma or GED are required.
• WA or Compact RN license within 6 months of hire; Oregon license also within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate post-discharge care to ensure timely, safe hospital discharges.
• Perform and document thorough patient assessments, including psychosocial support and care needs.
• Develop and communicate care plans with patients, families, and health team.
• Resolve barriers to safe transfers via care conferences and resource utilization.
• Ensure regulatory and compliance standards are met with the care team.
• Contribute to ongoing quality improvement and education of physicians and staff.

Skills

RN experience across units

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

RN program completion

High School Diploma or GED

WA state RN license or compact license

Tools

BLS/CPR Certification

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an Inpatient Care Manager RN to ensure appropriate level-of-care for accurate billing and high-quality patient care. You will coordinate post-discharge planning and provide expert clinical guidance in acute and emergency settings.

You will assess complex patient needs, document plans, and work with physicians and teams to optimize resource use while maintaining safety and quality standards. BLS certification is required.