Cardiology ICU RN Care Coordinator | Care Continuity Leader

vcuhealth; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking an RN Care Coordinator to work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, efficient transitions from acute care through post-discharge while maintaining safety and cost-effectiveness. The role requires active collaboration with physicians, social workers, and payers.

Required is Virginia RN licensure (or eligibility) and at least 3 years of acute care experience; a Bachelor's in Nursing or related field is required, with a Master's preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Virginia or eligible.
• Current RN licensure in Virginia; complete 15 Continuing Education Units per year.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• Academic healthcare experience (preferred).
• One year of UM/Care Coordination experience (preferred).
• Clinical experience with specialty patient populations (preferred).
• Education: Baccalaureate in Nursing or Bachelor's in related field.
• Education: Master's Degree in Nursing or healthcare field (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Works with attending and consulting physicians to facilitate transitions through hospitalization.
• Collaborates with all members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and ensure appropriate reimbursement.
• Seeks social workers to resolve psychosocial issues and develop complex transition/discharge plans.
• Acts as liaison between hospital and community agencies for information exchange.
• Ensures compliance with QIO and CMS guidelines.
• Assesses medical necessity and supports denial/appeals processes as needed.
• Participates in patient safety initiatives and aligns with VCUHS Mission and Values.
• Establishes professional rapport with providers, patients/families, and internal customers.

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in a biological, health or social sciences field

Master's Degree in Nursing or healthcare related field

Job description

VCU Health is seeking an RN Care Coordinator to work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, efficient transitions from acute care through post-discharge while maintaining safety and cost-effectiveness. The role requires active collaboration with physicians, social workers, and payers.

Required is Virginia RN licensure (or eligibility) and at least 3 years of acute care experience; a Bachelor's in Nursing or related field is required, with a Master's preferred.