Mental Health Unit Nurse Coordinator RN – Lead & Mentor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paperless onboarding

Retirement plan

PTO and holiday pay

Employee appreciation events

Health, dental, vision

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Dominion Hospital in Falls Church, VA, seeks a Mental Health Clinical Nurse Coordinator (RN) to oversee patient-centered care on the Adult Unit. This full-time role covers day or night shifts, with rotating weekends.

The CNC coordinates nursing activities, guides staff, ensures safety and regulatory compliance, and partners with physicians to improve outcomes. A BSN is preferred; RN license in VA required with BLS and CPI certifications.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing or RN diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Current RN license in the state of employment or a multistate compact license.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers and Crisis Prevention Institute certifications 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 policies.
• 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 throughput and outcomes.
• Monitors unit operations, equipment maintenance, and compliance with accreditation and standards.
• Supports customer service initiatives and patient-first culture; mentors staff; participates in recruitment and onboarding.
• Collaborates with physicians and leadership to promote teamwork and organizational goals.
• Assists with staffing, scheduling, and resource utilization to support department operations.
• Represents the organization professionally within the community.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Nursing coordination

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Dominion Hospital in Falls Church, VA, seeks a Mental Health Clinical Nurse Coordinator (RN) to oversee patient-centered care on the Adult Unit. This full-time role covers day or night shifts, with rotating weekends.

The CNC coordinates nursing activities, guides staff, ensures safety and regulatory compliance, and partners with physicians to improve outcomes. A BSN is preferred; RN license in VA required with BLS and CPI certifications.