RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Pediatric Endocrinology

Washington University in St. Louis • Ann Arbor, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As the clinical heartbeat of a premier Pediatric Endocrinology outpatient team, the RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator 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. 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’s expertise is both valued and vital. To meet the needs of a growing patient population, the Clinical Nurse Coordinator 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.

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

• Remains consistent with current practice in specialty of pediatrics and endocrinology/diabetes medicine.
• Ability to attend conferences to gain up to date knowledge on endocrine and diabetes.
• B.S. - Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care including assessment, planning and evaluation of patients.
• Completes health history on patients and conveys findings to physician.
• Documents all patient interactions appropriately within EHR system.
• Provides diabetes education to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Analyzes blood sugar trends and recommends dose/technology changes.
• Develops and coordinates diabetes education material and programs.
• Provides phone consultation for prescription refills, sick calls, education and other patient concerns.
• Attends outpatient clinic sessions with providers to provide care, education and comprehensive assessment of patients.
• Coordinates patient care, orders diagnostic tests, conveys findings to physician, assists in coordinating patient appointments and assists with referral to outside sources.
• Allocates resources, i.e., home health, project concern, and DME.
• Provides individual or small group education to initiate and coordinate diabetes care and diabetes equipment technology.
• Performs a variety of nursing administrative duties including compliance with environmental safety regulations, infection control standards, quality assurance, ADA standards and HIPAA regulations.
• Acts as a liaison and team member by facilitating communication and coordination of care between patients, families, and health team members.
• Educates patients and families about endocrinology related information.
• Develops, maintains and provides education resources for the non-diabetic endocrine patient.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• 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!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• 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