RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Pediatric Cardiology - Pulmonary Hypertension

Position Summary

The Pediatric Cardiology Pulmonary Hypertension team is seeking a Registered Nurse with a preferred background in pediatric cardiology to step into the role of Clinical Nurse Coordinator. The Clinical Nurse Coordinator serves as a vital clinical link for pediatric patients with complex cardiac, pulmonary, genetic, and multisystem conditions requiring specialized evaluation and long-term management of pulmonary hypertension. This position builds long-term relationships with patients and families, serving as a consistent point of contact throughout the entire continuum of care across inpatient, outpatient, procedural, pharmacy, home-health, and community settings. The Clinical Nurse Coordinator prepares patients for clinics and coordinating diagnostic tests like echoes, labs, and cardiac catheterizations. Additionally, this role oversees complex specialty therapies by managing prior authorizations, REMS program compliance, and lab monitoring (including therapies like Winrevair), while leveraging Epic EHR workflows to manage protocol orders and maintain communication.

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 (APPs) to ensure seamless care delivery.
• Coordinates patient care, orders diagnostic tests, conveys findings to physician, attends inpatient rounds, coordinates patient appointments and assists with referrals to outside sources.
• Aids physicians 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.
• 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).

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 obtains certification within one month of employment.

Work Experience

• Nursing (2 years)

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses

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

Salary Range

$64,500.00 - $109,900.00 / Annually