Surgical Discharge Planner RN - Care Transitions Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate discharge planning for surgical patients, ensuring safe and timely transitions from inpatient care to home or post-acute settings.

The role requires a nursing degree and valid state licensure with strong communication and coordination skills. Preferred experience includes surgical or inpatient discharge planning, with a focus on multidisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in basic English (written and spoken).
• Graduate of an approved nursing program with ADN/ Diploma; or BSN with required experience; or foreign-educated nurses with licensure validation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage discharge planning for surgical patients.
• Ensure safe, timely transitions from inpatient care to home, rehabilitation, or post-acute settings.
• Participate in pre-discharge assessments and collaborate with care teams.

Skills

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing

BSN/MSN pathway options

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate discharge planning for surgical patients, ensuring safe and timely transitions from inpatient care to home or post-acute settings.

The role requires a nursing degree and valid state licensure with strong communication and coordination skills. Preferred experience includes surgical or inpatient discharge planning, with a focus on multidisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered care.