Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Coordinator - Weekend Float - Every Other Weekend

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Care Coordination team to provide weekend float coverage on an every-other-weekend basis. The role focuses on guiding patients from hospitalization through post-discharge, working with physicians, social workers, and payers to ensure safe, cost-effective care.

Required Virginia RN licensure and a BSN, with three years of acute care experience. A Master's in Nursing is preferred; experience in UM/care coordination is a plus.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia or eligible.
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited school, or a BS in biological/health sciences.
• Master's Degree in Nursing or healthcare field (preferred).
• Three years of nursing experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care with attending and consulting physicians to facilitate hospital-to-post-discharge transitions.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to meet patient needs across the continuum and ensure appropriate reimbursement by payers.
• Engage with social workers to resolve psychosocial care issues and develop complex transition/discharge plans as needed.
• Liaise with hospital and community agencies for referral information and ensure CMS guidelines are followed.

Skills

Care coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient communication

Discharge planning

Education

BSN / Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Coordinator - Weekend Float - Every Other Weekend### Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Coordinator - Weekend Float - Every Other WeekendApply: Richmond, VA: Full time: Posted Today: R45599\\*Every other weekend Float The RN Care Coordinator functions as a part of a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, social workers, discharge planning assistants and payers. This position ensures that patient’s progress in the acute episode of care through post discharge is quality driven while being efficient, cost effective and safe. This position will also be patient focused and outcome oriented.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia or eligible Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current RN licensure in Virginia Complete 15 Continuing Education Units per year Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience in an acute care setting Experience PREFERRED: Academic healthcare experience One (1) year of UM/Care Coordination experience Clinical experience with specialty patient population Education/training REQUIRED: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing,or a Bachelor’s degree in a biological, health or social sciences field from an accredited school. Education/training PREFERRED: Master's Degree in Nursing or a healthcare related field from an accredited program Independent action(s) required: Works with the attending and consulting physicians to facilitate effective and efficient transition through the process of hospitalization. Works collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure patient needs are met and care delivery is coordinated across the continuum, as well as appropriately reimbursed by payers as contracted, and that resources are efficiently and effectively utilized. Seeks the expertise of social workers to resolve psychosocial patient care issues and to develop complex patient transition/discharge plans as needed. Interacts with patients, family members, healthcare professionals, community and state agencies in this effort. Serves as an advanced clinical resource to the team. Serves as a liaison between the hospital and community agencies or facilities for the exchange of clinical and referral information. The role is responsible for maintaining hospital compliance with the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) series and CMS guidelines. Utilizes medical necessity criteria as a tool to assess appropriateness of level and setting of care, assists in the denial and appeals process, assesses quality and identifies and reports potential risk management issues. Responsible for participation in and completion of all patient safety initiatives appropriate to the position. The incumbent conducts all job responsibilities according to VCUHS’ Mission and Values. Responsible for establishing and maintaining a professional rapport with providers, patients/families, and internal customers. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: Day and Evening shifts available Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Activities: Prolonged sitting, Walking (distance) Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent, changeCompensation Range$73,133.00 - $120,744.00Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications. Weekend DayEEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran