Care Coordinator Team Lead - Downtown

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Care Coordination Team Lead provides clinical direction and mentoring to social work and nursing staff, guiding safe, efficient patient discharges and seamless care transitions. In this role you will: - Provide daily leadership and support to RN Care Coordinators and master's-prepared Social Workers, ensuring alignment with clinical standards of practice. - Partner with interdisciplinary teams to address discharge barriers, reduce length of stay, and prevent avoidable readmissions. - Facilitate complex care planning, incorporating patients’ physical, spiritual, cultural, and psychosocial needs. - Collaborate with post-acute providers, payers, and community resources to ensure seamless care transitions. - Mentor staff, foster professional growth, and coach team members on crucial conversations with patients and families. - Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain and enhance expertise.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience.
• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible (NURSING ONLY).
• Current LCSW licensure in Virginia required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous mentoring and/or clinical leadership experience.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing preferred.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership and support to RN Care Coordinators and master's-prepared Social Workers.
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to address discharge barriers, reduce length of stay, and prevent avoidable readmissions.
• Facilitate complex care planning, incorporating patients’ physical, spiritual, cultural, and psychosocial needs.
• Collaborate with post-acute providers, payers, and community resources to ensure seamless care transitions.
• Mentor staff, foster professional growth, and coach team members on crucial conversations with patients and families.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain and enhance expertise.

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by August 31, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees