Job Description
Make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients living with
complex cardiovascular conditions while building lasting relationships in a highly specialized outpatient setting. This role offers the opportunity to combine clinical expertise, patient advocacy, education, and care coordination as part of a collaborative team dedicated to advancing cardiovascular care.
As a Registered Nurse Care Coordinator, you will
support patients across several cardiology subspecialties, including Heart Failure, Structural Heart & Valve, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Vascular Medicine. Working alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, medical assistants, and fellow RN Care Coordinators, you will play a critical role in helping patients navigate their care journey while contributing to exceptional clinical outcomes.
The RoleThe RN Care Coordinator serves as an essential liaison between patients and providers, helping coordinate care for individuals with complex and chronic cardiovascular conditions. This role blends direct patient interaction with clinical coordination responsibilities, creating a dynamic environment where strong assessment skills, organization, and communication are essential.
The position offers a predictable schedule -
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with
no weekends, no holidays, and no call responsibilities. Hybrid flexibility may also be available based on assignment and operational needs.
In an average day, you may:
- Perform patient intake and review allergies, medications, social history, family history, and symptoms.
- Obtain detailed patient histories and complete symptom assessments.
- Prepare patients for provider visits and procedures.
- Review referrals and coordinate care plans.
- Respond to patient calls and Epic In-Basket messages.
- Process prescription refill requests and support medication management activities.
- Coordinate diagnostic testing and specialty appointments.
- Educate patients regarding diagnoses, treatments, medication adherence, and symptom monitoring.
- Support chronic disease management programs and long-term follow-up plans.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and medical assistants to ensure seamless patient care.
- Support Heart Failure populations through provider-directed medication adjustments, laboratory follow-up, blood pressure and weight monitoring, and ongoing patient outreach.
This role is ideal for nurses who enjoy developing long-term patient relationships, thrive in a multidisciplinary outpatient environment, and find fulfillment in helping patients successfully manage chronic disease over time.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Experience: 1 year of registered nursing experience required, 3 years of related and relevant registered nursing experience strongly preferred.
Specialty Board Certification strongly preferred
License/Certification: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious diseases.
The pay range for this role is $85,820.80 - $113,401.60 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
Benefits- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
