Care Coordinator, RN – Acute Care Pediatrics

VCU Health

. Function as part of a multidisciplinary team including physicians, social workers, discharge planning assistants, and payers .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $73,133 - $120,744 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient care coordination, discharge planning, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality-driven and efficient patient transitions.

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Licensed Registered NurseAcute Care Nursing ExperiencePatient Transition PlanningCompliance with QIO and CMS GuidelinesContinuing Education Units

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Hard Skills

Patient Care CoordinationDischarge PlanningMedical Necessity AssessmentRisk Management AssessmentPatient Safety Initiatives

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingEffective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAbility to Handle Multiple Priorities

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Nurse Licensure in Virginia

Industry Keywords

Multidisciplinary Team CollaborationHealthcare CompliancePatient-Centered CareCommunity Agency LiaisonAcute Care Setting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Function as part of a multidisciplinary team including physicians, social workers, discharge planning assistants, and payers
Ensure patients progress through acute care and post-discharge care in a quality-driven, efficient, cost-effective, and safe manner
Facilitate effective and efficient transitions through hospitalization with attending and consulting physicians
Coordinate care delivery across the continuum and ensure patient needs are met and resources are appropriately utilized
Develop complex patient transition and discharge plans with social workers
Interact with patients, families, healthcare professionals, community agencies, and state agencies
Serve as an advanced clinical resource and liaison between the hospital and community agencies or facilities
Maintain hospital compliance with QIO series and CMS guidelines
Use medical necessity criteria to assess level and setting of care
Assist with denial and appeals processes; assess quality and report potential risk-management issues
Participate in and complete patient-safety initiatives
Establish and maintain professional rapport with providers, patients/families, and internal customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
Ability to work day and evening shifts
Ability to lift 20–50 lbs.
Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking
Ability to handle multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, and frequent change