RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Pediatrics Gastroenterology

About the role

The RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator supports a high-volume pediatric GI team caring for patients from infancy through young adulthood with acute and chronic gastrointestinal and nutrition needs. This onsite role works Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with initial training at the main campus and support across satellite locations.

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.
• Captures and manages patient data in electronic health records.
• 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

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: Graduate of an accredited nursing program with 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate has pediatric experience (GI preferred), is detail-oriented, empathetic, team-focused, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Salary Range

$64,500.00 - $109,900.00 / Annually