RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator II - Pediatric Endocrinology

About the role

• Location
• SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
• Scheduled Hours
• 40

Position Summary

As the clinical heartbeat of a premier Pediatric Endocrinology outpatient team, the RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator II enjoys a coveted Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM schedule. This professional maintains a high-impact career while benefiting from the stability of a role with no weekends or holidays.

The RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator expertly balances direct provider support and patient care during ambulatory sessions with critical care coordination.

Key responsibilities include

• Clinical Triage: Managing patient calls and ordering outpatient testing.
• Advocacy: Facilitating care team communication and patient education.
• Efficiency: Navigating complex patient care workflows and tasks within Epic.

Additional information

The role operates within a robust, collaborative multidisciplinary group consisting of 12 Faculty, 4 Fellows, 9 NPs, 6 RNs, and a robust clinical support team. In this team-oriented environment, the Clinical Nurse Coordinator II's expertise is both valued and vital.

To meet the needs of a growing patient population, the Clinical Nurse Coordinator II supports several prestigious regional locations, including St. Louis Children's Hospital (SLCH), Children's Specialty Care Centers (West and South), Graham Road, and Shiloh, IL.

Join this premier team to elevate your clinical leadership in an environment that finally puts your professional growth and personal time on the same high-priority list.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients including observations and recommendations. Conveys findings to provider.
• Coordinates patient care, assists providers with entering treatment/therapy plans in EMR, orders diagnostic testing, conveys findings to provider, coordinates patient appointments, and assists with referrals to outside sources.
• Assists provider with examination, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care.
• Performs a variety of nursing administrative duties including compliance with environmental safety regulations, infection control standards, and quality assurance.
• Serves as a liaison and team leader by facilitating communication and coordination of care between patients, families, and healthcare team members. Provides appropriate education to patients/families explaining medications, which may include initial chemotherapy teaching, procedures, and ensures continuity of care for patients.
• Onboards new coordinators.
• Reviews EPIC treatment plans for new order sets and clinical trials.
• Serves as Epic Trainer.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Requires extensive safety training
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Alternative work schedules
• Exposure to chemicals
• Requires protective devices
• Patient care setting
• Direct patient care setting
• Satellite locations
• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Typically standing or walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)

Equipment

• Office equipment
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment

Additional information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education: Associate Degree In Nursing Or Diploma In Registered Nursing

Certifications /Professional Licenses

• The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Work Experience: Clinical Nurse Coordinator (3 Years)

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with three years of clinical nurse coordinator experience.
• Current RN licensure in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, in accordance with the Compact Act.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications /Professional Licenses

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills

Clinical Knowledge, Clinical Research Coordination, Database Management, Effective Written Communication, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Emergency Situations, Epic EHR, Family Support, General Nursing, Infection Control Nursing, Interpersonal Communication, Onboarding, Oral Communications, Patient Care Plans, Patient Education, Research Development, Research Methodologies, Safety Practices, Spreadsheets, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), Team Leadership, Work Collaboratively

• Grade
• S27

Salary Range $68,700.00 - $123,600.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

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Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.