RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator II - Pediatric Endocrinology

Location: Saint Louis, MO 63110 | Scheduled Hours: 40

About the Role

As the clinical heartbeat of a premier Pediatric Endocrinology outpatient team, the RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator II 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 II’s expertise is both valued and vital.

To meet the needs of a growing patient population, the Clinical Nurse Coordinator II 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients, including observations and recommendations. Conveys findings to provider.
• Coordinates patient care, assists providers with entering treatment/therapy plans in EMR, orders diagnostic testing, conveys findings to provider, coordinates patient appointments, and assists with referrals to outside sources.
• Assists provider with examination, 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.
• Serves as a liaison and team leader by facilitating communication and coordination of care between patients, families, and healthcare team members. Provides appropriate education to patients/families explaining medications, procedures, and ensures continuity of care for patients.
• Onboards new coordinators.
• Reviews EPIC treatment plans for new order sets and clinical trials.
• Serves as Epic Trainer.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with three years of clinical nurse coordinator 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 (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Registered Nursing.

Certifications/Professional Licenses

• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation or Missouri Division of Professional Registration.

Skills

• Clinical Knowledge
• Clinical Research Coordination
• Database Management
• Effective Written Communication
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Emergency Situations
• Epic EHR
• Family Support
• General Nursing
• Infection Control Nursing
• Interpersonal Communication
• Onboarding
• Oral Communications
• Patient Care Plans
• Patient Education
• Research Development
• Research Methodologies
• Safety Practices
• Spreadsheets
• Statistical Analysis Software (SAS)
• Team Leadership
• Work Collaboratively

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Requires extensive safety training.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Alternative work schedules.
• Exposure to chemicals.
• Requires protective devices.
• Patient care setting.
• Direct patient care setting.
• Satellite locations.
• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.

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.

Pay

Salary Range: $68,700.00 - $123,600.00 / Annually

Benefits

Personal

• 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, combining 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 for continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.