Registered Nurse Care Coordinator (RNCC) - Joint Replacement Clinic

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); 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-centered care through effective coordination and collaboration. This role involves developing individualized care plans and ensuring continuity of care across healthcare settings. The ideal candidate will leverage critical thinking and evidence-based practices to empower patients and optimize health outcomes. Join a dynamic team committed to improving population health and patient experience while fostering a culture of lifelong learning and quality achievement. This is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in healthcare.

Qualifications

• 1 year of registered nursing experience required; 3 years preferred.
• RN license in Virginia; AHA BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Organizing patient and family-centered care activities among multiple participants.
• Collaborating with inter-professional teams to prioritize patient needs.
• Educating patients and families about evidence-based practices.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Care Coordination

Health Education

Evidence-Based Practice

Medication Management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

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 coordinates resources and patient care activities to support transition management through collaboration across the continuum, addressing patients' needs for follow-up and service coordination across healthcare settings.

This role 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 UVA Nursing Professional Practice Model.

Care coordination and transition management require professional assessment, risk identification, and understanding of individual patient needs and preferences, 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 care considering patient needs and outcomes in collaboration with the inter-professional team, including recommendations and escalation as needed.
• Maintaining safety and continuity of care through documentation, hand-off tools, and processes.
• Collaborating with and advising patients, families, and caregivers, respecting their cultural values.
• Providing health education and coaching tailored to individual issues, following evidence-based standards.
• Promoting health equity through facilitative leadership across the continuum and 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.
• Ensuring care continuity and consistency, including pre-visit coordination, post-clinic follow-up, and transition monitoring.
• Educating patients and families about evidence-based practices to empower self-management.
• Identifying support needs and developing action plans for patient-centered care planning.
• Contributing to problem-solving and evaluating treatment outcomes, including tracking progress toward goals.
• Supporting medication management.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

The UVA Nursing Professional Practice Model emphasizes:

• Relationship Based Care - Self and Colleagues: Impact of nurse relationships on patient experience.
• Relationship Based Care - Patients and Families: Impact of nurse relationships on patient experience.
• Expert Caring: Clinical assessment, planning, prioritizing, coordinating, and care implementation.
• Empowered Leaders: Participating in shared governance.
• Lifelong Learners: Engaging in professional development, certifications, and supporting onboarding and precepting.
• Quality Achievement: Adherence to documentation, understanding outcomes data, performance improvement, and standard work.
• Innovation: Using technology, evidence-based practices, and nursing research for care improvement.

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 registered nursing experience required; 3 years preferred.
• Certification: Specialty Board Certification strongly preferred.
• License/Certification: RN license in Virginia; AHA BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing for prolonged periods, frequent travel, bending/stooping, communication 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 employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics.