Nurse Care Coordinator: Veteran Care & Discharge

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 96,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off: 26 days annual leave +

Federal pension and 401K

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Licensure support

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Health Administration in Portland, OR is seeking a Registered Nurse - Care Coordinator to lead patient management, care coordination, and discharge planning for both inpatient and outpatient settings.

This role supports Veterans, families, and caregivers in navigating options to meet complex health care needs. The RN will coordinate care with multiple providers to ensure continuity across care sites, addressing psychosocial, nursing, and medical

Qualifications

• Must hold a full and unrestricted RN license from any US state or territory.
• Experience in patient care coordination and discharge planning.
• Ability to work with Veterans, families and caregivers in complex health care scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care with multiple providers across inpatient and outpatient settings to ensure continuity of care.
• Analyze laboratory and radiology results and communicate findings to physicians.
• Utilize databases to support population management and track patient care through all episodes.
• Educate patients and families, advocate for holistic care, and participate in the interdisciplinary care team.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Health Administration in Portland, OR is seeking a Registered Nurse - Care Coordinator to lead patient management, care coordination, and discharge planning for both inpatient and outpatient settings.

This role supports Veterans, families, and caregivers in navigating options to meet complex health care needs. The RN will coordinate care with multiple providers to ensure continuity across care sites, addressing psychosocial, nursing, and medical