RN Care Coordinator - Acute Pediatrics: Safe Transitions

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking an RN Care Coordinator for Acute Care Pediatrics in Richmond. The role supports patient transitions from hospitalization, collaborates with physicians and a multidisciplinary team, and ensures efficient, quality care with appropriate payer coordination.

Requirements include Virginia RN licensure or eligibility, 3+ years in acute care, and preferred academic healthcare experience or UM/Care Coordination background.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Virginia or eligible for licensure.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• Academic healthcare experience is preferred.
• UM/Care Coordination experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with attending and consulting physicians to facilitate transitions through hospitalization.
• Works with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care across the continuum and ensure appropriate reimbursement.
• Engages social workers to resolve psychosocial issues and develop discharge plans.
• Acts as liaison between hospital and community agencies for information exchange.
• Participates in QIO and CMS guideline compliance, medical necessity assessment, and risk management.
• Contributes to patient safety initiatives and maintains professional rapport with providers and families.

Skills

Care coordination

UM/Care coordination experience

Academic healthcare experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing or healthcare field

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking an RN Care Coordinator for Acute Care Pediatrics in Richmond. The role supports patient transitions from hospitalization, collaborates with physicians and a multidisciplinary team, and ensures efficient, quality care with appropriate payer coordination.

Requirements include Virginia RN licensure or eligibility, 3+ years in acute care, and preferred academic healthcare experience or UM/Care Coordination background.