Registered Nurse - Admission-Discharge / Care Coordinator

Veterans Health Administration; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Admission/Discharge Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) to lead care transitions in an inpatient setting. You will participate in patient planning assessments, identify barriers, and coordinate discharge planning with an interdisciplinary team.

As a key VA team member, you will collaborate with VA and non-VA departments, mentor peers, and contribute to evidence-based practice. The role offers a federal schedule with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in any US state or territory.
• Experience leading care transitions and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Act as part of an interdisciplinary team focused on inpatient care transitions.
• Assist with patient planning assessments and barrier identification for discharge.
• Coordinate with VA and non-VA departments and community services for education and outcomes improvement.
• Provide peer mentorship and constructive feedback to colleagues.
• Promote evidence-based practice and participate in related activities.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Care coordination

Education

RN license (any state)

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Admission/Discharge Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Admission/Discharge Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) is an active member of an interdisciplinary team whose primary focus is on care transitions to and from an inpatient setting. Assists with patient planning assessments, identification of barriers, and activities required to successfully transition the patient in and out of the acute inpatient setting.

Coordinates and collaborates with other VA and non-VA departments, community agencies, and healthcare provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation. Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. Evaluates practice in an ongoing process, based on best evidence. Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement.

Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals. Contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team. Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes. Supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. Shares educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers.

Questions clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based care. Participates in activities and strategies to sustain evidence-based-practice.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package:

• VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
• Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 10:30am to 7pm EST
• Compressed/Flexible: Not available
• Telework: Not available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $78368 – $153501/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.