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Perinatal Services Discharge Coordinator RN - Labor & Delivery - Lakewood Medical Center (FT 8am-4:30pm)

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

UH Lakewood Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Labor and Delivery UHLMC

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week

40

Job Description

Are you a compassionate, detail-oriented RN ready to guide families through one of the most important transitions in their lives?

Join our collaborative and mission-driven team as a **Discharge Coordinator** , where you’ll be the bridge between high-level hospital care and a smooth, confident transition home for our tiniest patients and their families.

• About the Role:

As a **NICU/Newborn Discharge Coordinator** , you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the continuity of care from hospital to home. You’ll coordinate discharge plans, provide essential education and guidance to families, collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary care team, and facilitate home health referrals with efficiency and empathy.

• What You’ll Be Doing:

+ Coordinate all aspects of discharge planning for patients in the **NICU** , **Newborn Nursery** , and **Mother-Baby** units.

+ Serve as a knowledgeable **resource and consultant** for both families and the healthcare team.

+ Manage seamless transitions to **home health agencies** , ensuring families feel supported and informed.

+ Facilitate communication between care providers, families, and community resources.

+ Participate in **performance improvement initiatives** and help collect key data to enhance unit operations and patient outcomes.

• What You Bring:

+ **RN Licensure in Missouri** (Required)

+ **Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)** or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

+ **Current BCLS & NRP certification**

+ **3+ years of nursing experience** with a strong foundation in **Mother-Baby, Pediatrics, or NICU**

+ Exceptional **communication** and **interpersonal skills** – you can connect with families and team members alike

+ Top-notch **organizational** and **problem-solving** skills – you think ahead and stay calm under pressure

• Why Join Us?

+ Be part of a **mission-driven team** that supports families during life-changing moments

+ Work in a supportive, collaborative environment where your voice matters

+ Make a real difference in the lives of newborns and their families every day

Ready to help families start their journey home with confidence and care?

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