RN Care Coordinator - Care Coordination - Days

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

Job summary

Tappahannock Hospital in Virginia seeks an experienced RN Care Coordinator to join a multidisciplinary team. This role supports patient progression from acute care through post-discharge, coordinating with physicians, social workers, and payers to ensure safe, cost-effective transitions.

Typical schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with occasional weekend coverage. Requires Virginia RN license, 3+ years in acute care, and a BSN; MSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Virginia or eligible.
• Minimum three years of acute care nursing experience.
• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• UM/Care Coordination experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Initial assessment on admission to Acute Care and ICU.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs.
• Discharge plan for patient with post-acute coordination.
• Educate patients about resources such as Medicare and MOON letters.
• Coordinate with post-acute services and community services board.
• Ensure CMS guidelines and quality initiatives are followed.

Skills

Licensed RN

Acute care

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Tappahannock Hospital

Monday to Friday 8-4:30 pm. Occasional weekends

Daily work expectations:

1. Initial assessment on patient upon admission in Acute Care and ICU. Will cover ER if needed.
2. Assess patient needs and collaborate with interdisciplinary team on meeting their needs
3. Discharge plan for patient
4. Provide patient with resources when needed such as durable medical equipment
5. Deliver Important message from Medicare and MOON letters
6. Coordinate with post-acute services and community services board as needed

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

• 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

• 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.

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, change

Compensation Range $73,133.00 - $120,744.00 Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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