RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Surgical Oncology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Metro transit U‑Pass

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator to support surgical oncology patients through care coordination, education, and cross-disciplinary communication.

The role blends outpatient clinic support with administrative tasks and is not a bedside nursing position. The successful candidate will schedule surgeries, educate patients before/after procedures, and follow up on cases needing additional support.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree In Nursing or Diploma In Registered Nursing is required.
• Basic Life Support certification from AHA or Red Cross.
• Missouri and/or Illinois RN licensure as applicable under the Compact Act.
• Two years nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Coordinate patient care, order tests, and communicate results to physicians.
• Assist physicians and support examinations and procedures.
• Perform nursing administrative duties including safety, infection control and QA.
• Act as liaison and lead the care coordination among patients, families and health team.

Skills

Clinical Experience

Clinical Research Coordination

Clinical Research Management

Clinical Research Methods

Clinical Research Operations

Continuous Learning

Critical Thinking

Patient Care

Epic EHR

Oral Communications

Team Collaboration

Spreadsheet Software

Database Management

Attention to Detail

Infection Control

Communication with Families

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing Or Diploma In Registered Nursing

Job description

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63108

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator for Surgical Oncology supports surgical patients through coordination of care, patient education, and communication across multidisciplinary teams. This position blends outpatient clinic support with administrative coordination. The RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator works behind the scenes to ensure seamless patient care coordination, surgery scheduling, communication management, and clinical workflow support. This is a primarily administrative and patient coordination role, not a bedside nursing position.

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator may spend a clinic day scheduling surgeries, educating patients on what to expect before and after procedures, and following up with patients who require additional support. Administrative days focus on responding to patient questions in the InBasket, preparing charts for future appointments, coordinating care tasks, and maintaining ongoing communication with the surgical team.

• Work/Life Balance: Monday–Friday schedule, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, with no weekends or call
• Locations: Barnes West County and Barnes-Jewish Hospital
• Setting: Combination of outpatient clinic and administrative coordination
• Flexible Work Option: Eligible to work from home one day per week after 6 months
• Meaningful Work: Continued impact in patient care, primarily supporting oncology patients

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting patients through their surgical journey while maintaining a strong work/life balance. This position is ideal for a nurse who finds fulfillment in meaningful, behind-the-scenes work that ensures patients receive the care they need and deserve.

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

• 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.

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

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.