RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Cardiology

About the role

The RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator serves as a vital liaison between patients and cardiology providers in a busy outpatient practice, supporting 2–4 physicians or advanced practice providers. This hybrid role combines direct patient support, telephone triage, symptom assessment, patient education, care coordination, and follow-up management to ensure exceptional patient care. Clinical responsibilities may be based across multiple cardiology locations throughout the St. Louis region.

Position Summary

The RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator supports 2–4 physicians or advanced practice providers in a busy outpatient practice, providing direct patient care, coordinating patient care, and acting as a liaison and team leader.

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.
• Collaborates with physicians and advanced practice providers to coordinate patient care, order diagnostic tests, convey findings to physician, attend inpatient rounds, coordinate patient appointments, and assist with referrals to outside sources.
• Aids physicians and provides support with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care.
• Maintains compliance with environmental safety regulations, infection control standards, and quality assurance protocols.
• Facilitates 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

• Job Location/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.

Education

• Required Qualifications: Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Registered Nursing; 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 obtain certification within one month of employment.
• Preferred Qualifications: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Work Experience: Nursing (2 Years).
• 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

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

If you have 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 CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu 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. 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.