RN Care Coordinator: Hospital-to-Home Transitions Lead

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

Job summary

VCU Health System Authority is seeking an RN Care Coordinator to work with a multidisciplinary team across the hospital and post-acute settings. The role focuses on safe, efficient transitions through the care continuum and payer coordination.

The position requires Virginia RN licensure, 3+ years in acute care, and a bachelor’s in nursing or related field; a master’s in nursing or healthcare field is preferred. Day and evening shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia or eligible
• Current RN licensure in Virginia
• Complete 15 Continuing Education Units per year
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience in an acute care setting
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor's degree in a biological, health or social sciences field from an accredited school
• Master's Degree in Nursing or a healthcare related field from an accredited program

Responsibilities

• Works with attending and consulting physicians to facilitate effective and efficient transition through hospitalization
• Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure patient needs are met and care delivery is coordinated across the continuum
• Seeks the expertise of social workers to resolve psychosocial patient care issues and develop complex discharge plans
• Interacts with patients, family members, healthcare professionals, community and state agencies
• Serves as an advanced clinical resource to the team
• Serves as a liaison between the hospital and community agencies or facilities for exchange of information
• Maintains hospital compliance with QIO series and CMS guidelines
• Uses medical necessity criteria to assess appropriateness of level and setting of care, assists in denial and appeals, reports risk management issues
• Participates in and completes all patient safety initiatives per position requirements
• Aligns duties with VCUHS Mission and Values
• Establishes and maintains professional rapport with providers, patients/families, and internal customers

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in biological, health or social sciences

Master's Degree in Nursing or healthcare related field

Job description

VCU Health System Authority is seeking an RN Care Coordinator to work with a multidisciplinary team across the hospital and post-acute settings. The role focuses on safe, efficient transitions through the care continuum and payer coordination.

The position requires Virginia RN licensure, 3+ years in acute care, and a bachelor’s in nursing or related field; a master’s in nursing or healthcare field is preferred. Day and evening shifts are available.