RN Unit Care Coordinator: Patient Flow & Discharge Lead

Mary Washington Healthcare Incorporated; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare's Stafford Hospital is seeking an experienced Unit Clinical Care Coordinator (Unit C3) to manage unit-level patient flow, optimal bed placement, and timely progression of care. You will act as the liaison between emergency and surgical services, clinical and ancillary teams, and service departments to ensure patient care needs are met and treatment plans are executed.

In this role you will lead the unit care team in daily huddles, coordinate with Utilization Review and

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of recent acute care nursing experience.
• BSN is required; ADN graduates must enroll in BSN within one year and complete within five years.
• Ability to work independently, manage time and priorities, stay calm under crisis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care activities with the Hub and C3s to ensure proper placement and progression.
• Designate bed reservation priorities based on patient needs and staffing ratios.
• Collaborate with UR and CDI teams to align payor requirements and utilization.
• Lead daily SNAP huddles with the care team to identify discharge barriers and assign resolutions.
• Oversee patient progression, discharge planning, and multi-team communication in Care Advance software.

Skills

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

ADN pathway to BSN enrollment

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare's Stafford Hospital is seeking an experienced Unit Clinical Care Coordinator (Unit C3) to manage unit-level patient flow, optimal bed placement, and timely progression of care. You will act as the liaison between emergency and surgical services, clinical and ancillary teams, and service departments to ensure patient care needs are met and treatment plans are executed.

In this role you will lead the unit care team in daily huddles, coordinate with Utilization Review and