RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator (Hybrid) - Medical Oncology

About the role

The RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator oversees patient-centered care and coordination within the Medical Oncology department. Operating in a hybrid capacity, the RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator collaborates with subject matter experts to guide patients through complex treatment journeys. Serving as a vital resource for staff, this professional champions the organization's mission to deliver an unparalleled patient experience and drive excellent clinical outcomes. Hours: Monday – Friday (No nights, weekends, or holidays). The ideal candidate excels at multitasking, possesses exceptional communication skills, and remains highly attentive to shifting patient symptoms and care plans.

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.
• 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.

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

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Registered Nursing
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• 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 (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) 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.

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

Benefits

• Personal: Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Health: Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Transportation: Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Retirement: 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: 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 available.
• Tuition: 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. For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/