RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Surgery

Washington University in St Louis • Creve Coeur, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates care for patients within a designated service throughout the continuum of care and serves as a clinical resource in the area of specialty or expertise. The role provides direct patient care, coordinates clinical services and communication among patients, families, physicians, and other health team members, and performs nursing administrative duties related to safety, infection control, and quality assurance.

The position is based in a patient-care setting and includes work in a normal office environment. It involves exposure to blood-borne pathogens and requires protective devices. The work may include sitting, standing or walking, bending, crouching, stooping, and occasionally lifting 25 pounds or less. Office equipment and clinical/diagnostic equipment are used.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Associate degree in nursing or a diploma in registered nursing.
• Two years of nursing experience.
• Current RN licensure in Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, in accordance with the Compact Act.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or obtain certification within one month of employment. Online BLS certifications without a skills assessment component are not accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience.
• Clinical research coordination, management, methods, or operations experience.
• Continuous learning, critical thinking, customer empathy, and effective written and oral communication skills.
• Database management and spreadsheet software skills.
• Electronic health records (EHR) experience, including Epic EHR.
• Patient care, patient care planning, prioritization, research orientation, and team collaboration skills.
• Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Complete patient health histories and physical examinations, and convey findings to the physician.
• Coordinate patient care, order diagnostic tests, communicate findings to physicians, attend inpatient rounds, coordinate appointments, and assist with referrals to outside sources.
• Assist physicians and provide support during examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care.
• Perform nursing administrative duties related to environmental safety regulations, infection control standards, and quality assurance.
• Facilitate communication and coordination of care among patients, families, and health team members.
• Explain routines and procedures to patients and convey 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 or coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Eligible employees may participate in a defined contribution 403(b) retirement savings plan, with university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, an employee assistance program, financial resources, and access to dietitians.
• Four weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child, plus family care resources.
• Tuition coverage for employees and their family, including dependent undergraduate tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree