Coordinator, Clinical Care (Unit C3) - Stafford Hospital - Full Time, Day

Mary Washington Healthcare•Stafford, TX

8d•$39 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Clinical Care Coordinator (Unit C3) manages unit-level patient flow efficiency through appropriate patient placement, status determination, DRG and target length-of-stay assignment, timely patient progression, and staffing. The coordinator serves as a unit-level progression leader and primary liaison among emergency and surgical services, clinical and ancillary teams, and service departments to ensure patient care needs are met and treatment plans are carried out in a timely manner. The role supports any units needed at Stafford Hospital and works with the healthcare team to improve patient throughput and patient-focused outcomes. The coordinator collaborates with the Hub and other Clinical Care Coordinators, physicians, nursing staff, ancillary services, utilization review, and unit leadership. The role assesses clinical status and discharge needs, leads daily SNAP huddles, manages patient progression and discharge information in Care Advance, coordinates care plans and procedural requirements, and manages unit staffing and bed assignments. Compensation is $39.44–$59.15 per the stated pay range.

Requirements

At least three years of recent acute care nursing experience.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. RNs with an Associate's Degree in Nursing must enroll in a BSN program within one year and complete it within five years of placement; this applies to external and internal placements.
Valid RN license from Virginia or a reciprocal compact state.
AHA BLS Provider CPR certification required at hire.
Ability to work independently and manage time, multiple priorities, and resources to achieve goals.
Ability to maintain a calm demeanor and command during crisis management.
Ability to assimilate information quickly, make sound decisions, and recognize situations requiring immediate intervention.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly in writing and verbally.
Critical-thinking and analytical skills; ability to multitask and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team; capacity to cope with difficult situations.
Ability to tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Meet the stated physical requirements: constant use of arms and hands; frequent standing, walking, and sitting; occasional bending, stooping, and squatting; ability to lift 35 pounds and push or pull up to 20 pounds; auditory and visual skills including color determination.
Meet the stated environmental requirements, including potential exposure to radiation, toxic chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens, and the ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

One year of supervisory experience strongly preferred.
Utilization review experience preferred.
Certification in nursing, case management, or utilization review preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate unit-level patient placement, level of care, progression, and patient flow with the Hub and other Clinical Care Coordinators.
Set bed reservation priorities based on patient care needs and nurse staffing ratios, and communicate priorities to the Hub C3.
Identify and remove barriers to unit or system-wide patient flow.
Assess clinical presentation using Milliman Care Guidelines to determine admission status, working DRG, and target length of stay; validate admission orders and collaborate with the CDI Nurse when further evaluation is warranted.
Assess observation and outpatient patients for possible status changes and progress patients as clinically indicated.
Coordinate with the Utilization Review Nurse regarding payer and status requirements, and verify delivery of required regulatory letters to patients and families.
Consult with and educate medical and nursing staff about status, placement, payer requirements, and resource use.
Assess discharge needs and develop and arrange comprehensive discharge plans that address patient needs, barriers, and readmission risk; consult ancillary services when indicated.
Collaborate with physicians, including potentially participating in patient rounds, to identify progression and discharge needs and address barriers.
Lead daily SNAP huddles with the RN, physician, ancillary staff, and social worker; identify and assign progression and discharge barriers, escalate unresolved barriers, and align the team toward discharge goals.
Manage patient progression and discharge information in Care Advance, including DRG, target length of stay, progression plans, barriers, barrier resolution, discharge planning, and alerts; communicate patient status to the Hub in a timely, ongoing manner.
Coordinate care plans with appropriate clinicians to sequence care and interventions and initiate appropriate clinical pathways, protocols, or standards of care.
Communicate the plan of care and discharge plan to patients and families in coordination with the primary care team.
Oversee timely completion of preprocedural requirements for diagnostics and procedures, and communicate service event issues to the care team.
Create and manage current- and next-shift unit staffing and bed assignments; collaborate with the Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, and Staffing Coordinator on staffing needs.
Serve as a resource for unit Associates on patient status, progression, and care coordination.
Perform other duties as assigned.