RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Orthopedic Surgery
About The Position
The RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator coordinates care for patients in a designated service throughout the continuum of care and serves as a clinical resource in the area of specialty. The Orthopedic Joint Reconstruction nurse coordinator is an integral member of the interdisciplinary Orthopedic Recon team and works in an outpatient clinical setting in the West County area of St. Louis. Orthopedic clinical care is delivered Monday through Friday. The coordinator facilitates multidisciplinary care for joint replacement patients, with goals of exceptional care, patient experience, and clinical outcomes. The role improves patient preparedness through education, review of clinical needs, and support; facilitates interaction among patients, physician teams, and referral sources; and works with Recon leadership and physician teams to provide comprehensive care while improving access and throughput. The position provides direct nursing care according to Washington University Orthopedics policies, procedures, and protocols.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Associate degree in nursing or 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 do not meet the requirement.
Nice To Haves
- Clinical experience.
- Clinical research coordination, management, methods, or operations.
- Continuous learning and critical thinking.
- Customer empathy and patient care experience, including patient care plans.
- Database management and electronic health records experience, including Epic EHR.
- Effective written communication and oral communication.
- Prioritization, research orientation, and team collaboration.
- Spreadsheet software and 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 physicians.
- Coordinate patient care, order diagnostic tests, communicate findings to physicians, attend inpatient rounds, coordinate appointments, and assist with referrals.
- Assist physicians and provide support during examinations, procedures, and other direct patient care processes.
- Perform nursing administrative duties, including compliance with 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 coordinate patient care information with appropriate sources.
- Educate and support joint replacement patients and review their clinical needs to improve preparedness for treatment.
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 resources, including 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 and family care resources.
- Tuition coverage for employees and family, including dependent undergraduate tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
