RN Patient Referral Coordinator
Job Description
Purpose & Scope:
The RN Patient Referral Coordinator utilizes clinical nursing knowledge to manage and coordinate patient referrals efficiently, ensuring patients receive timely access to appropriate healthcare services. This role bridges clinical assessment with administrative coordination to facilitate seamless communication between patients, providers, insurance, and healthcare facilities.
Education:
Associate's degree in Nursing is required.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
Experience:
Previous nursing experience in a hospital, clinic, or healthcare setting preferred.
Certification/Licensure:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse with Virginia Department of Health Professions is required, or,
Compact State Registered Nurse License is required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong knowledge of medical terminology, clinical workflows, and patient care coordination.
Experience with electronic medical records (EMR), scheduling software and referral tracking systems.
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care coordination.
Ability to manage multiple referrals efficiently in a fast-paced health system environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient confidentiality.
Self-motivated, self-directed and independent worker
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in complex problem-solving environments
Excellent communication skills
Customer service mindset
In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.
VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.
The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.
VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.
