Registered Nurse Care Coordinator (RNCC) - Digestive Health Clinic (Hybrid)

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse Care Coordinator to enhance patient care through effective coordination and collaboration. This role emphasizes the importance of patient-centered approaches, utilizing advanced critical thinking to develop tailored care plans. The RNCC will work closely with patients, families, and healthcare teams to ensure continuity and quality of care across various settings. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and possess the necessary qualifications, this opportunity offers a chance to thrive in a supportive environment focused on innovation and health equity.

Qualifications

• 1 year of RN experience required; 3 years preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia; AHA BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Organize patient and family-centered care activities.
• Develop and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams for patient care.

Skills

Patient Care Coordination

Critical Thinking

Health Education

Collaboration

Evidence-Based Practice

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

This role will have 1-2 days of onsite work.

The Registered Nurse Care Coordinator (RNCC) is responsible for organizing patient and family-centered care activities among multiple participants. The RNCC uses advanced critical thinking to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans to empower patients and optimize outcomes. The RNCC marshals and coordinates resources and patient care activities to support transition management through collaboration across the continuum, supporting patient and family needs for follow-up and coordination of services across healthcare settings.

This job profile aligns with the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, the AAACN Scope & Standards of Practice for Professional Ambulatory Care Nursing, and the AAACN Scope and Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses in Care Coordination and Transition Management, integrated with the UVA Nursing Professional Practice Model.

Job Description

Care coordination and transition management require professional assessment, patient risk identification and stratification, and recognition of individual patient needs and preferences, including but not limited to the RNCC:

• Demonstrate the UVA Professional Practice Model through nursing practice, quality achievement, lifelong learning, empowered leadership, innovation, and expert caring.
• Plan, coordinate, and prioritize patient care activities considering patients' unique needs and desired outcomes in collaboration with the interprofessional team, including consults and escalation as needed.
• Maintain safety and continuity of care through documentation, hand-off tools, and processes.
• Collaborate and advise patients, families, and caregivers in healthcare decisions, respecting their culture and values.
• Provide health education and coaching tailored to issues within treatment and service plans using evidence-based care and safety standards.
• Lead efforts to promote health equity across the continuum and among interdisciplinary teams to improve population health, patient experience, and reduce costs.
• Apply research and evidence-based practices to improve patient care across the lifespan and continuum.
• Ensure continuity and consistency of care across the continuum, including pre-visit coordination, post-clinic follow-up, and handoffs, while monitoring and facilitating transitions of care.
• Educate patients and families with chronic illnesses about evidence-based standards to empower self-management strategies.
• Identify support needs and develop action plans for patient-centered care planning and nursing process application.
• Contribute to problem-solving through communication and collaboration, evaluating treatment outcomes and tracking progress towards care goals.
• Support medication management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

UVA Nursing Professional Practice Model includes:

• Relationship Based Care - Self and Colleagues: Influences the nurse's relationship with self, colleagues, and patient/family on the patient's experience.
• Relationship Based Care - Patients and Families: Reflects the influence of the nurse's relationships on the patient's experience.
• Expert Caring: Encompasses clinical assessment, planning, prioritizing, coordinating, and care implementation.
• Empowered Leaders: Demonstrate knowledge of and participate in shared governance.
• Lifelong Learners: Engage in professional development, certification, and learning opportunities, supporting onboarding and precepting.
• Quality Achievement: Adhere to documentation guidelines, understand outcomes data, engage in performance improvement, and commit to standard work.
• Innovation: Use technologies to support patient care, implement evidence-based practices, and incorporate new nursing research.

Position Compensation Range:

$85,820.80 - $113,401.60 annually

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Experience: 1 year of RN experience required; 3 years preferred.
• Specialty Board Certification strongly preferred.
• License/Certification: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia; AHA BLS certification required.

Physical Demands

Standing for prolonged periods, frequent travel, bending/stooping; proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; ability to lift/push/pull 20-50 lbs; exposure to chemicals, blood, body fluids, and infectious diseases.

The University of Virginia and UVA Health System are committed to diversity and are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, disability, gender identity, or other protected statuses.