Patient Care Coordinator — Arlington, VA at Kaiser

About the Role

The Patient Care Coordinator serves as a vital link in the continuum of care for our acute inpatient population. This role exists to ensure clinical and cost-effective outcomes by orchestrating a seamless transition from hospital to home or post-acute settings. You will collaborate closely with MAPMG Hospital Based Service Physicians, nursing staff, utilization review teams, and patients and their families to manage the entire care journey.

Your day involves conducting initial face-to-face assessments within 24 hours of admission to identify discharge needs, actively participating in daily Care Without Delay (CWD) rounds, and documenting care progression. You will work to prevent avoidable delays, coordinate with social workers and community providers for long-term care or home health services, and ensure high-risk patients have follow-up appointments scheduled prior to discharge. Success in this position requires navigating a high-volume environment with rapidly changing priorities while maintaining professionalism and empathy.

Hiring Process

Candidates must possess the required credentials from the primary work state at the time of hire. Additional credentials for secondary work states will be required within six months of employment. The role demands a Registered Nurse License (Virginia, Maryland, or District of Columbia) or a Compact License, along with Basic Life Support certification. Candidates will also need to demonstrate proficiency with electronic medical record systems and an understanding of health care reimbursement systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all employees. We adhere to all facility safety policies, including infection control and Members Rights policies, and expect all team members to promote teamwork and excellent customer service to enhance the patient experience.

Work location

Work model: On-site

3018, 10th Street North, Clarendon, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, 22201, United States

Arlington, Virginia

Key Responsibilities

check_circleParticipate in daily Care Without Delay rounds to report on patient progression toward discharge
check_circleManage care progression timeliness with physicians and nursing staff to prevent avoidable delays
check_circleSend referrals and communicate with in-network vendors for post-acute levels of care such as Home Health and SNF
check_circleParticipate in Quality Assurance duties and implement programs to improve care quality indicators
check_circleEnsure follow-up appointments and referrals to ambulatory case managers are scheduled for high-risk patients prior to discharge
check_circleCollaborate with social workers to coordinate long-term care, assisted living, and financial assistance services
check_circleIdentify and escalate barriers to discharge while providing solutions to correct delays and recognize systemic patterns
check_circleDocument assessment outcomes and communicate transition plans with physicians and patient families
check_circleReview and document discharge plans in compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements
check_circleConduct initial face-to-face assessments for admitted patients within 24 hours to identify discharge needs

Requirements

verifiedMinimum of one year in acute medical/surgical/ED or critical care nursing
verifiedAssociate Nursing degree required
verifiedRegistered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire
verifiedRegistered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire
verifiedCompact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire
verifiedRegistered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire
verifiedBasic Life Support
verifiedExperience using an electronic medical record system
verifiedIntermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite proficiency)

Nice to Have

Recent acute care, case management, or home health experience. BSN degree.

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Registered Nurse License, Basic Life Support, Electronic Medical Record, Medicare Advantage, Commercial Payer, Medicaid, CMS Regulatory Rules, Microsoft Office Suite.

Education: Associate Nursing degree required.

Frequently asked questions about Patient Care Coordinator RN, Part Time at Kaiser Permanente

What does a Patient Care Coordinator RN, Part Time at Kaiser Permanente do?expand_more

A Patient Care Coordinator RN, Part Time at Kaiser Permanente is responsible for the following: Participate in daily Care Without Delay rounds to report on patient progression toward discharge; Manage care progression timeliness with physicians and nursing staff to prevent avoidable delays; Send referrals and communicate with in-network vendors for post-acute levels of care such as Home Health and SNF; and Participate in Quality Assurance duties and implement programs to improve care quality indicators.

What are the requirements for this Patient Care Coordinator RN, Part Time role?expand_more

Kaiser Permanente is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Minimum of one year in acute medical/surgical/ED or critical care nursing; Associate Nursing degree required; Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire; Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire; Compact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire; and Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire.

Where is the Patient Care Coordinator RN, Part Time role at Kaiser Permanente located?expand_more

Patient Care Coordinator RN, Part Time at Kaiser Permanente is based in 3018, 10th Street North, Clarendon, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, 22201, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Kaiser Permanente has listed this Patient Care Coordinator RN, Part Time role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this Patient Care Coordinator RN, Part Time role?expand_more

Patient Care Coordinator RN, Part Time at Kaiser Permanente typically requires 1+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.

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Key skills for Patient Care Coordinator RN, Part Time at Kaiser Permanente include Registered Nurse License; Basic Life Support; Electronic Medical Record; Medicare Advantage; Commercial Payer; Medicaid; CMS Regulatory Rules; and Microsoft Office Suite.

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Educational requirements for this role: Associate Nursing degree required.

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Patient Care Coordinator RN, Part Time at Kaiser Permanente is part of the part time job category on Recrutus.

Patient Care Coordinator RN, Part Time