RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator II - Pediatric Endocrinology

Washington University; Missouri; On-site; USD 69,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance package

Metro U-Pass transit benefits

Tuition assistance for employee and 40

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks an RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator II for its Pediatric Endocrinology outpatient team.

The role is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with no weekends or holidays, offering direct patient care, complex care coordination, and Epic EHR leadership across multiple campus locations. Responsibilities include triage, education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

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).

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.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing Or Diploma In Registered Nursing

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

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.

• 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.

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.

Working Conditions

• 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

Required Qualifications

• Education: 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: Clinical Nurse Coordinator (3 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 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

Salary Range

Grade S27 Salary Range $68,700.00 - $123,600.00 / Annually

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 (403b) 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.

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.

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.

Accommodation

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