RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Cardiology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Holidays

Health Insurance

Metro U-Pass

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Washington University Cardiology in Saint Louis, MO is seeking an experienced RN to coordinate patient care within the Interventional Service. The role emphasizes patient assessment, scheduling, and facilitating referrals across campus sites.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of nursing experience, MO/IL RN licensure (Compact), and BLS certification. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for program development within a dynamic cardiology team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with two years of nursing experience.
• Current RN licensure in Missouri and/or Illinois per the Compact Act.
• Basic Life Support Certification or obtains certification within one month of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation; convey findings to physician.
• Coordinate patient care, order diagnostic tests, and manage referrals and appointments.
• Assist physicians with examinations and procedures; act as liaison for referring physicians and community cardiologists.
• Coordinate interventional cardiology scheduling and resources; track outcomes and performance metrics.
• Lead communication between patients, families and health-team members; ensure triage and appropriate care delivery.

Skills

Clinical Experience

Clinical Research Coordination

Critical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Customer Empathy

Effective Written Communication

Oral Communications

Prioritization

Research Oriented

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing Or Diploma In Registered Nursing

Tools

Epic EHR

SAS

Excel

Job description

RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Cardiology# Join us today## RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator - CardiologyApply: On Campus/Onsite: Washington University Medical Campus: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR97900# **Location**SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110# **Scheduled Hours**40# **Position Summary**WashU Cardiology is seeking an experienced and flexible RN to coordinate care, referral management, scheduling, and program development of patients followed by the Interventional Service. This Interventional Nurse Coordinator serves as the primary clinical and operational point of contact for referring physicians, patients and the interventional cardiology team. This position is best served by an RN experienced in cardiac care, particularly in the cardiac procedural areas. This RN will cultivate strong relationships and processes between our faculty, ambulatory teams, and procedural areas. Schedule: Full-time, salaried | Monday–Friday (No weekends or holidays!) Environment: Dynamic multi-site role visiting clinic, campus, and outreach locations.# **Job Description****Primary Duties & Responsibilities:*** Provides direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients; completes health history and physical examination on patients; conveys findings to physician. Education of patients and families regarding treatment options, procedural expectations, and follow-up care.* Coordinates patient care, orders diagnostic tests, conveys findings to physicians, may attend inpatient rounds, coordinate patient appointments and assists with referrals to outside sources. Manages and optimizes the interventional cardiology procedural scheduling, including catheterization laboratory resources. Coordinates appointments for consultations, diagnostic testing, and procedures.* Assists physician and provides support with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care. Serves as the primary contact for referring physicians and their office staff including maintaining strong relationships with community cardiologists, primary care physicians, and other referral sources.* Performs a variety of nursing administrative duties, including coordinating referral intake, records requests, reviewing clinical information, and ensuring appropriate triage of patients. Facilitates multidisciplinary case reviews and heart team discussions. Assist with data collection, outcomes tracking, and program performance metrics.* Acts as liaison and team leader by facilitating communication and coordination of care between patients, families and health team members; explains routines and procedures to patients and coordinates patient care information to appropriate sources. **Working Conditions:**Job Location/Working Conditions* Normal office environment* Exposure to blood-borne pathogens* Requires protective devices* Patient care setting* Direct patient care setting 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 equipmentThe 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:**Nursing (2 Years)**Skills:**Not Applicable**Driver's License:**A driver's license is not required for this position.# **More About This Job****Required Qualifications:*** Graduate of an accredited nursing program with two years of nursing 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 or obtains certification within one month of employment. 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 Experience, Clinical Research Coordination, Clinical Research Management, Clinical Research Methods, Clinical Research Operations, Continuous Learning, Critical Thinking, Customer Empathy, Database Management, Effective Written Communication, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Epic EHR, Oral Communications, Patient Care, Patient Care Plans, Prioritization, Research Oriented, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), Team Collaboration# **Grade**S26# **Salary Range**$64,500.00 - $109,900.00 / AnnuallyThe 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**For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.# **Accommodation**If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.# **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.For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/# **EEO Statement**Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.