RN Care Coordination Lead | Unit Flow & Discharge Expert

Mary Washington Healthcare Incorporated; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare is hiring a Unit Clinical Care Coordinator (Unit C3) to optimize patient flow and coordinate unit-level care. The role serves as a liaison among emergency and surgical services, clinical teams, and service departments to ensure timely treatment plans and outcomes.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, assess discharge needs, and collaborate with care teams to address barriers and promote efficient LOS management. RN leadership and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years recent acute care nursing experience.
• BSN preferred for external and internal placements.
• Able to work independently, managing time and multiple priorities to achieve goals.
• Maintain calm demeanor and command during crises; communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Articulate information clearly to team and patients.
• Virginia RN license or reciprocal compact state required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care activities with Hub and C3s to ensure appropriate placement, level of care, progression, and flow at unit level.
• Assess admission status and LOS, validate against orders, collaborate with CDI as needed.
• Align payor requirements with clinical progression with UR nursing; deliver regulatory letters when indicated.
• Lead daily SNAP huddle to identify discharge barriers and assign issues for resolution.
• Manage patient progression, DRG, TLOS, and discharge planning in Care Advance software; ensure timely communication.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Independent work

Communication skills

Crisis management

Multi-tasking

Education

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare is hiring a Unit Clinical Care Coordinator (Unit C3) to optimize patient flow and coordinate unit-level care. The role serves as a liaison among emergency and surgical services, clinical teams, and service departments to ensure timely treatment plans and outcomes.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, assess discharge needs, and collaborate with care teams to address barriers and promote efficient LOS management. RN leadership and strong communication are essential.