RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Orthopedic Surgery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Holidays

Health insurance

Transit benefits

Tuition assistance

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Clinical Nurse Coordinator for the Orthopedic Joint Reconstruction service.

The role coordinates care across the continuum, supports outpatient care, and collaborates with physicians and referrals to improve access and outcomes. The position emphasizes direct nursing care, education for patients and families, and leadership in coordinating multidisciplinary teams within a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with MO/IL license per Compact Act.
• BLS certification required or obtained within one month.
• Two years of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including history, exams and planning.
• Coordinate patient care, order tests and liaise with physicians.
• Assist with examinations and procedures; support care delivery.
• Perform nursing admin duties including infection control and safety.
• Lead communication between patients, families and health team.

Skills

Clinical Experience

Clinical Research Coordination

Clinical Research Management

Clinical Research Methods

Electronic Health Records

Epic EHR

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing Or Diploma In Registered Nursing

Job description

Location: SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
Scheduled Hours: 40

Position Summary

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator coordinates the care of patients for a designated service throughout the continuum of care; serves as a clinical resource in area of specialty or expertise. The Orthopedic Joint Reconstruction nurse coordinator is an integral member of the interdisciplinary Orthopedic Recon team, and works in the outpatient clinical setting in the West County Area of St. Louis. Washington University Orthopedics Clinical Care is delivered Monday through Friday. The nurse coordinator facilitates the multidisciplinary care of joint replacement patients with the goals of exceptional care, patient experience, and clinical outcomes. The Recon nurse coordinator improves patient preparedness for treatment through education, review of clinical needs, and support while also facilitating interaction between patients, their physician team, and referrals as appropriate. The Recon nurse coordinator works with the Recon leadership and physician teams to ensure patients are receiving comprehensive care while improving access and throughput. We are committed to delivering compassionate and patient-centered care to our community daily. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as a family on a day-to-day basis. We are looking for a future caregiver to take on the role of a Registered Nurse within our world-class team of caregivers. Within this role, you will provide direct nursing care by established policies, procedures, and protocols of Washington University Orthopedics.

Job Description

• 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.

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: Nursing (2 Years).
• Skills: Not Applicable.
• Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.
• 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.

Questions: 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 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.

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