RN Care Coordinator: Transitions & Discharge Champion

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking an RN Care Coordinator to join a multidisciplinary team including physicians, social workers, discharge planners, and payers. The role ensures patient progression from acute care through post-discharge with quality, cost-effectiveness, and safety in mind, while focusing on patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate is a Virginia-licensed RN with at least three years of acute care experience, a BSN, and strong collaboration with providers and

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia or eligible.
• Current RN licensure in Virginia; complete 15 Continuing Education Units per year.

Responsibilities

• Works with attending and consulting physicians to facilitate effective transition through hospitalization.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care across the continuum and ensure appropriate reimbursement by payers.
• Seeks social workers to resolve psychosocial issues and develop complex transition/discharge plans as needed.
• Acts as liaison between hospital and community agencies for exchange of clinical and referral information.
• Maintains compliance with Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) and CMS guidelines.
• Assesses medical necessity and supports denial and appeals processes; participates in patient safety initiatives.

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing or a healthcare related field

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking an RN Care Coordinator to join a multidisciplinary team including physicians, social workers, discharge planners, and payers. The role ensures patient progression from acute care through post-discharge with quality, cost-effectiveness, and safety in mind, while focusing on patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate is a Virginia-licensed RN with at least three years of acute care experience, a BSN, and strong collaboration with providers and