RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator (Hybrid) - Pediatric Neurology

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

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Clinical Nurse Coordinator to support pediatric neurology patients across the continuum of care. The role combines outpatient coverage with a hybrid office schedule (approximately 50% remote).

The position focuses on coordination of care, phone triage, prescriptions, scheduling tests, and physician communications to assure service continuity. The ideal candidate will have an accredited nursing degree, Missouri/Illinois RN licensure, and BLS

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide indirect outpatient care, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients.
• Coordinate patient care, orders for diagnostic tests, and referrals to outside sources.
• Assist physician with examinations, procedures and other direct patient care tasks as needed.
• Perform nursing administrative duties, including infection control and quality assurance.
• Act as liaison and team leader, facilitating communication between patients, families and health team members.

Skills

Clinical Experience

Clinical Research Coordination

EHR / Epic

Communication Skills

Patient Care

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing Or Diploma In RN

Job description

Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours
40

Position Summary
Coordinates the care of Pediatric Neurology patients throughout the continuum of care; serves as an outpatient clinical resource supporting providers who care for Pediatric Neurology patients.

Our pediatric clinic delivers care to children with acute and chronic neurological diseases such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy, movement disorders, and other neurological conditions. The Clinical Nurse Coordinator works M-F days in a hybrid office setting (approximately 50% of time spent working from home). The Nurse coordinates patient care with responsibilities including phone triage, prescription refills, physician communications, scheduling tests and procedures assuring continuity of care. Attention to detail and a sense of advocacy is necessary.

Job Description

• Provides indirect outpatient 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 to outside sources.


• Assists physician and provides support with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care as needed.


• 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.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

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 / 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.

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