Trauma Mental Health Unit Clinical Nurse Coordinator - RN

Dominion Hospital•Falls Church, VA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Dominion Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Clinical Nurse Coordinator (RN) for its Trauma Mental Health Unit in Falls Church, Virginia. The coordinator ensures and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care and coordinates unit functions during the designated shift. Working with the management team, the coordinator directs, monitors, and evaluates nursing care according to established policies and procedures, serves as a resource for staff, and models the organization’s mission and values to support strong patient experiences and clinical outcomes. The position is full-time on a night shift with rotating weekends. The hospital describes its culture as supportive and family-like, with mentorship and orientation programs, recognition initiatives, opportunities for advancement, and comprehensive benefits. Dominion Hospital is a 116-bed mental health facility offering inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs, with a focus on crisis intervention, stabilization, and trauma-informed care.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma.
Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state of employment, or an applicable multistate compact license.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification.
Crisis Prevention Institute certification, required as part of general hospital orientation.
At least 1 year of applicable experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee high-quality, patient-centered care with a multidisciplinary team.
Provide clinical leadership, guidance, and support to nursing staff; ensure appropriate patient care assignments and adherence to policies and procedures.
Promote patient safety, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance through evidence-based practices and continuous quality improvement.
Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and care coordination.
Monitor unit operations, equipment maintenance, and compliance with accreditation, regulatory, and organizational standards.
Support customer service initiatives, service recovery, and a patient-first culture.
Coach, mentor, train, and develop staff; provide performance feedback, resolve conflicts, and support employee engagement.
Participate in recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, performance management, and disciplinary processes.
Collaborate with physicians, leadership, and subject matter experts to support teamwork, operational excellence, and organizational goals.
Assist with staffing, scheduling, labor management, inventory control, and resource utilization.
Represent the organization professionally in the community and participate in organizational and patient-focused events and initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.