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Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Care Coordinator Team Lead: Neurology, Ortho, Burn in Richmond, VA

Full-time
5 days ago

Job Description

**$10,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by February 28, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply** Role 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. Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Hire REGISTERED NURSE: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible (NURSING ONLY) BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Current LCSW licensure in Virginia required. CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK: N/A Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Continued Employment REGISTERED NURSE: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible (NURSING ONLY) BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Current LCSW licensure in Virginia required. CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK: N/A Experience REQUIRED Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience Experience PREFERRED Previous mentoring and/or clinical leadership experience Education/training REQUIRED REGISTERED NURSE: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing or BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK: Master’s Degree in Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program Education/training PREFERRED REGISTERED NURSE: Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing preferred or BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia preferred Independent Action(s) Required Clinical decision-making in collaboration with physicians and daily prioritization of activities. Supervisory Responsibilities (if Applicable) Additional position requirements: Days, weekend rotation Age Specific Groups Served Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Activities - Prolonged standing Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change Days EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
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Job Details

Medical Speciality

NeuroOrthopedicsBurn Care

Employment Type

Full-time

Required License

RN (Registered Nurse)

Work Setting

Hospital

About VCU Health

VCU Medical Center is an academic medical center focused on providing excellent patient care, advancing medical innovation, and training the healthcare workforce of tomorrow. With a dedicated team of over 12,500 passionate individuals, VCU Medical Center strives to offer the best and safest care to every individual who walks through their doors. They embrace diversity and inclusion, encouraging all team members to contribute their unique talents and ideas to create meaningful change in healthcare. Committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment, VCU Medical Center values equality and prohibits discrimination based on a range of characteristics. By prioritizing education, research, and collaboration, VCU Medical Center remains at the cutting edge of healthcare, seeking to develop innovative solutions and improve patient experiences. Join VCU Medical Center in shaping the future of healthcare and making a difference in the lives of patients and the community.