Registered Nurse Care Coordinator (RNCC) - Infectious Disease Clinic

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville, Virginia, Evanston Township (VA, MN, IL); On-site; 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 critical thinking and the development of tailored care plans to empower patients and optimize health outcomes. The RNCC will engage with patients and families, ensuring their needs are met while promoting health equity across the healthcare continuum. Join a team committed to innovation and quality achievement, where your contributions will significantly impact patient experiences and outcomes.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of registered nursing experience required; 3 years preferred.
• Strong preference for Specialty Board Certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care activities and develop individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Patient Care Coordination

Critical Thinking

Evidence-Based Practice

Communication Skills

Cultural Competence

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Healthcare Documentation Tools

Patient Management Software

Job description

The Registered Nurse Care Coordinator (RNCC) is responsible for organizing patient and family-centered care activities among multiple participants. The RNCC applies advanced critical thinking to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans aimed at empowering patients and optimizing health outcomes. The RNCC coordinates resources and care activities to support transition management through collaboration across the healthcare continuum, ensuring follow-up and service coordination tailored to patient and family needs.

This job profile aligns with the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, the AAACN Scope & Standards of Practice for Professional Ambulatory Care Nursing, and the UVA Nursing Professional Practice Model.

Care coordination and transition management require professional assessment, risk identification, patient needs and preferences evaluation, including but not limited to:

• Demonstrating the UVA Professional Practice Model through nursing practice, quality achievement, lifelong learning, leadership, innovation, and caring.
• Planning, coordinating, and prioritizing patient care considering individual needs and outcomes in collaboration with the inter-professional team, including making consult recommendations and escalation when necessary.
• Ensuring safety and continuity of care through documentation, hand-off tools/processes, etc.
• Collaborating with and advising patients, families, and caregivers in healthcare decisions, respecting cultural values.
• Providing tailored health education and coaching based on evidence-based practices and safety standards.
• Promoting health equity through facilitative leadership across the continuum and among interdisciplinary teams to improve population health, patient experience, and reduce costs.
• Applying research and evidence-based practices to improve patient care across the lifespan and continuum.
• Leading efforts to ensure care continuity, including pre-visit coordination, post-clinic follow-up, and transition monitoring.
• Educating patients and families with chronic illnesses on evidence-based self-management strategies.
• Identifying support needs, developing action plans, and guiding patient-centered care planning using the nursing process.
• Supporting medication management and other duties as assigned.

The UVA Nursing Professional Practice Model emphasizes:

• Relationship Based Care - Self and Colleagues: The influence of relationships on patient experience.
• Relationship Based Care - Patients and Families: The impact of relationships on patient experience.
• Expert Caring: Clinical assessment, planning, prioritization, coordination, and care implementation.
• Empowered Leaders: Active participation in shared governance.
• Lifelong Learners: Professional development, certification, and supporting onboarding and precepting.
• Quality Achievement: Adherence to documentation, outcomes data, performance improvement, and standard work.
• Innovation: Utilizing technology, implementing evidence-based practice, and integrating new research findings.

Position Compensation Range: $85,820.80 - $113,401.60 annually.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Experience: At least 1 year of registered nursing experience; 3 years preferred.
• Specialty Board Certification strongly preferred.
• License/Certification: RN license in Virginia; AHA BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, disability, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or genetic information.