RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Otolaryngology

Washington University in St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

34d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our highly skilled team of clinical nurse coordinators who work with WashU Medicine Head-Neck surgical oncology patients. Our patients present many challenges, and we work hard to give them the highest level of coordinated care. We are fortunate to offer our patients multidisciplinary care and interact daily with our Head and Neck Tumor Center colleagues in Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, Speech-Language Pathology, Radiology, our BJH inpatient and Head-Neck Survivorship PA’s and Social Services. Our surgeons are our partners and we learn from each other. WashU Medicine has a benefits package unmatched by other employers including clinic days scheduled 8-4:30 pm, no weekends, no evenings, 22 days of vacation, sick time, and the option for 10-hour workdays. If you are an experienced nurse looking for a position that offers the opportunity to grow and learn while managing a challenging patient population, we would love to meet you! Position is responsible for coordinating the care of patients for a designated service throughout the continuum of care; serves as a clinical resource in area of specialty or expertise.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical Experience
• Clinical Research Coordination
• Clinical Research Management
• Clinical Research Methods
• Clinical Research Operations
• Continued 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

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.

Benefits

• 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!
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed