RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Pediatric Nephrology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass

403(b) Retirement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator to join the Pediatric Nephrology outpatient team. You will coordinate care for pediatric patients and liaise with families, physicians, and staff in a supportive, collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes care coordination, teamwork, and effective communication using EPIC In-Basket and Avaya systems to manage schedules and patient information.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with two years of nursing experience.
• Current RN licensure in MO and/or IL per location and Compact Act.
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) required or obtained within one month of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Coordinate patient care, orders, tests and referrals.
• Assist physicians and perform examinations and procedures.
• Lead communication between patients, families and health team members.

Skills

Clinical Experience

Clinical Research Coordination

Team Collaboration

Oral Communications

Customer Empathy

EHR

Epic EHR

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in RN

Tools

EPIC In-Basket

Avaya phone system

Epic EHR

Job description

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Join a collaborative Pediatric Nephrology team providing outpatient care to pediatric patients and their families. The RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator works closely with a larger group of physicians, nurses, and administrative staff to help coordinate care, scheduling, communication, and day-to-day clinical needs. This is a great opportunity for an RN who enjoys pediatric care, care coordination, teamwork, and building relationships with patients and families in an outpatient specialty setting.

Job Description

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, with typical hours falling between 7:45 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
• Location: Primarily St. Louis Children’s and Northwest Tower, with possible travel to Children’s Specialty Care Center.
• Team: Collaborative environment supporting a larger group of physicians alongside nurses and administrative staff.
• Technology: EPIC In-Basket and scheduling tools, along with the Avaya phone system.

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.

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.

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

• 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, 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

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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