RN Care Coordinator - Care Transitions & Discharge

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking an RN Care Coordinator in Richmond, VA to support the transition from hospitalization to post-discharge. You will work with physicians, social workers, discharge planning staff, and payers to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective patient care across the continuum.

The role requires Virginia RN licensure (or eligibility), a BSN or higher, and at least 3 years in an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Virginia or eligible.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and payers.
• Ability to facilitate efficient hospital-to-post-discharge transitions.

Responsibilities

• Works with attending and consulting physicians to facilitate transitions through hospitalization.
• Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team to coordinate care across the continuum and ensure reimbursement.
• Leverages social workers to resolve psychosocial issues and develop discharge plans.
• Acts as liaison between hospital and community agencies for referrals and information exchange.
• Maintains compliance with QIO and CMS guidelines and supports patient safety initiatives.

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking an RN Care Coordinator in Richmond, VA to support the transition from hospitalization to post-discharge. You will work with physicians, social workers, discharge planning staff, and payers to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective patient care across the continuum.

The role requires Virginia RN licensure (or eligibility), a BSN or higher, and at least 3 years in an acute care setting.