Rheumatology RN Care Coordinator

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass

Retirement plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Clinical Nurse Coordinator to coordinate and manage patient care across rheumatology services in multiple St. Louis-area locations.

You will collaborate with physicians, APPs, patients, and families to optimize outcomes and navigate complex care plans. The role emphasizes patient advocacy, education, and coordinating diverse clinical activities within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to chronic rheumatologic conditions.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN licensure in MO and/or IL (Compact Act).
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS).
• Associates Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Registered Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients; conveys findings to physician.
• Coordinates patient care, orders diagnostic tests, conveys findings to physician, attends inpatient rounds, coordinates patient appointments and assists with referrals.
• Assists physician and provides support with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.
• Performs nursing administrative duties, including compliance with environmental safety regulations, infection control standards and quality assurance.
• Acts as liaison and team leader by facilitating communication and coordination of care between patients, families and health team members.

Skills

Nursing experience

RN licensure

BLS certification

Care coordination

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in nursing

RN diploma

Tools

Epic EHR

Database management

Spreadsheet software

SAS

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Clinical Nurse Coordinator to coordinate and manage patient care across rheumatology services in multiple St. Louis-area locations.

You will collaborate with physicians, APPs, patients, and families to optimize outcomes and navigate complex care plans. The role emphasizes patient advocacy, education, and coordinating diverse clinical activities within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to chronic rheumatologic conditions.