Child Unit Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Dominion Hospital; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paperless onboarding

Warm, family-like culture

Recognition programs

Comprehensive benefits

Annual performance reviews

Employee well-being programs

Opportunities for advancement

Strong mentorship and orientation

Job summary

Dominion Hospital in Falls Church, VA is seeking a Mental Health Clinical Nurse Coordinator - RN to lead clinical operations on the unit during night shifts. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, supervise nursing staff, and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care while adhering to policies and promoting safety and outcomes.

The role offers competitive pay, a warm culture, and opportunities for advancement with comprehensive benefits and ongoing mentorship.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma-Required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing-Preferred.
• Licensure: Current, active RN license in the state of employment or multi-state compact, as applicable.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers and Crisis Prevention Institute required as part of hospital orientation.
• Experience: 1+ years of applicable experience-Required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and oversees the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Provides clinical leadership, guidance, and support to nursing staff while ensuring appropriate patient care assignments and adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Promotes patient safety, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance through evidence-based practices and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assists with patient admission, discharge, and care coordination to support efficient patient throughput and outcomes.
• Monitors unit operations, equipment maintenance, and compliance with accreditation, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Fosters a positive patient and employee experience by supporting customer service initiatives and patient-first culture.
• Coaches, mentors, and develops staff through training, performance feedback, conflict resolution, and engagement initiatives.
• Participates in recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, performance management, and disciplinary processes to support workforce effectiveness.
• Collaborates with physicians, leadership, and subject matter experts to promote teamwork and operational excellence.
• Assists with staffing, scheduling, labor management, inventory control, and resource utilization.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Nursing knowledge

Coordination of care

Staff mentorship

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

RN Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Mental Health Clinical Nurse Coordinator - RN

Dominion Hospital | Child Unit

Falls Church, VA

Position Type: Full-Time

Shift Available: Night Shift (Rotating Weekends)

Salary Scale: $41.42-$62.13

Make a Difference in the Mental Health!

Dominion Hospital, the only freestanding mental health facility in Northern VA, is seeking an experienced Mental Health Clinical Nurse Coordinator - RN to ensure and deliver high-quality, patient- centered care and coordination of all functions in the unit/department during the designated shift.

The Mental Health Clinical Nurse Coordinator - RN works in collaboration with other members of the management team, the CNC directs, monitors, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures, serves as a resource person for staff, and models a commitment to the organization's vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

If you're passionate about leading team members in mental health, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Competitive pay

• Paperless, quick onboarding

• Warm, family-like culture, supportive leadership

• Recognition programs & employee appreciation events

• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement plan, PTO, holiday pay)

• Annual performance reviews

• Support for personal well‑being (EAP programs, mental health resources)

• Opportunities for advancement

• Strong mentorship and orientation programs

What You'll Do

• Coordinates and oversees the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

• Provides clinical leadership, guidance, and support to nursing staff while ensuring appropriate patient care assignments and adherence to established policies and procedures.

• Promotes patient safety, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance through the implementation of evidence-based practices and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Assists with patient admission, discharge, and care coordination processes to support efficient patient throughput and positive patient outcomes.

• Monitors unit operations, equipment maintenance, and compliance with accreditation, regulatory, and organizational standards.

• Fosters a positive patient and employee experience by supporting customer service initiatives, service recovery efforts, and a patient-first culture.

• Coaches, mentors, and develops staff through training, performance feedback, conflict resolution, and support of employee engagement initiatives.

• Participates in recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, performance management, and disciplinary processes to support workforce effectiveness.

• Collaborates with physicians, leadership, and subject matter experts to promote teamwork, operational excellence, and organizational goals.

• Assists with staffing, scheduling, labor management, inventory control, and resource utilization to support efficient department operations.

• Represents the organization professionally within the community and participates in organizational and patient-focused events and intitiatives

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma-Required. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing-Preferred

Licensure: Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment or a multistate compact license, as applicable.

Certifications: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required and Crisis Prevention Institute required as a part of the general hospital orientation.

Experience: 1+ years of applicable experience-Required

We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, disability or protected veteran status. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for our job opportunities.

Dominion Hospital has provided quality healthcare services for close to 50 years! Our 116-bed hospital is one of the region's leading mental healthcare facilities in Northern Virginia. Our convenient location in suburban Falls Church, VA offers a full range of treatment options with a distinctive focus on crisis intervention and stabilization through our inpatient, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP). Our patients receive the best quality care through specialized services in safe, healthy, confidential, and trauma-informed environments.

At Dominion Hospital, our care-like family culture extends to our patients, our people, and our community. We are committed to each other. When we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.