RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Hematology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Competitive health insurance

Metro U-Pass transit

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an experienced registered nurse to support hematology clinics. The role includes direct patient care, triage, education, and coordination of laboratory and outpatient testing, with Epic/EHR duties.

The position operates in a weekday, daytime schedule with a potential hybrid work model after orientation, and requires MO/IL RN licensure and BLS. Collaborative care with a multidisciplinary team is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with two years of nursing experience.
• Current RN licensure in Missouri and/or Illinois per location and compact act.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or obtained within one month of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation; convey findings to physician.
• Coordinate patient care and tests, attend rounds, assist with referrals to outside sources.
• Assist physicians and provide support with examinations and procedures.
• Perform nursing administrative duties including infection control and quality assurance.
• Act as liaison and team leader to coordinate care with patients, families and health team members.

Skills

Clinical experience

Clinical research coordination

Clinical research management

Clinical research methods

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Effective written communication

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Epic EHR

Patient care plans

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Diploma in registered nursing

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Position Summary

Don't miss this opportunity to join our team at WashU Department of Hematology working with a wide variety of hematologic conditions including general hematology, sickle cell, hemophilia, and clotting disorders. Our clinical teams care for patients at a wide variety of clinical locations in both IL and MO. This group consists of 11 attending physicians, 8 nurse practitioners, and a team of 14 clinical nurse coordinators. We serve patients at the following Siteman locations: Gary C Werth, North County in Florissant, South County at Hwy 55 and Butler Hill Rd, West County in Creve Coeur, and Shiloh, IL. This position will directly support providers in clinic during ambulatory clinic sessions and will perform administrative duties including patient care coordination, medication authorization, triage patient phone calls, ordering of laboratory and outpatient testing, patient education, and various Epic tasks related to patient care coordination. There is the potential for a hybrid work model upon completion of a satisfactory orientation period. As an integral member of the care team, they collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure continuity of care and coordination of a wide variety of patient care services. We are seeking an experienced RN who regularly possesses a high level of proven multitasking abilities and has astute clinical judgment as they assess, triage, and provide nursing consultation. This is a weekday, daytime position. No Weekends! No Holidays! No Call!

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

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.
• Coordinates patient care, orders diagnostic tests, conveys findings to physician, attends inpatient rounds, coordinates patient appointments and assists with referrals to outside sources.
• Assists physician and provides support with examinations, 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.
• 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 equipment.

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.

Education

Required Qualifications

Associate Degree In Nursing Or Diploma In Registered Nursing

Certifications /Professional Licenses

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

• 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

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 / 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

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, 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.