RN Care Navigator – Cardiology/ICU Transitions

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. This role ensures smooth progression from acute care to post-discharge with a focus on quality, efficiency, and safety.

The position requires Virginia RN licensure (or eligibility) and a minimum of 3 years in acute care; a master's degree is preferred. Day and Evening shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia or eligible
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience in an acute care setting
• Master's Degree in Nursing or a healthcare related field from an accredited program (preferred)

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Maintains hospital compliance with Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) series and CMS guidelines
• Utilizes medical necessity criteria to assess appropriateness of level and setting of care, assists in denial/appeals process, assesses quality and risk issues
• Participates in patient safety initiatives appropriate to the position
• Aligns all responsibilities with VCUHS Mission and Values
• Establishes and maintains professional rapport with providers, patients/families, and internal customers

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor's degree in a biological, health or social sciences field from an accredited school

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking an RN Care Coordinator to join a multidisciplinary team. This role ensures smooth progression from acute care to post-discharge with a focus on quality, efficiency, and safety.

The position requires Virginia RN licensure (or eligibility) and a minimum of 3 years in acute care; a master's degree is preferred. Day and Evening shifts are available.