RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Cardiology

WashU Cardiology is seeking an experienced and flexible RN to coordinate care, referral management, scheduling, and program development of patients followed by the Interventional Service. This Interventional Nurse Coordinator serves as the primary clinical and operational point of contact for referring physicians, patients and the interventional cardiology team.

This position is best served by an RN experienced in cardiac care, particularly in the cardiac procedural areas. This RN will cultivate strong relationships and processes between our faculty, ambulatory teams, and procedural areas.

Schedule: Full-time, salaried | Monday–Friday (No weekends or holidays!)

Dynamic multi-site role visiting clinic, campus, and outreach locations.

Provides direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients; completes health history and physical examination on patients; conveys findings to physician. Education of patients and families regarding treatment options, procedural expectations, and follow-up care.

Coordinates patient care, orders diagnostic tests, conveys findings to physicians, may attend inpatient rounds, coordinate patient appointments and assists with referrals to outside sources. Manages and optimizes the interventional cardiology procedural scheduling, including catheterization laboratory resources. Coordinates appointments for consultations, diagnostic testing, and procedures.

Assists physician and provides support with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care. Serves as the primary contact for referring physicians and their office staff including maintaining strong relationships with community cardiologists, primary care physicians, and other referral sources.

Performs a variety of nursing administrative duties, including coordinating referral intake, records requests, reviewing clinical information, and ensuring appropriate triage of patients. Assist with data collection, outcomes tracking, and program performance metrics.

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.

Normal office environment

Patient care setting

Direct patient care setting

Equipment

Office equipment

Clinical/diagnostic equipment

Associate Degree In Nursing Or Diploma In Registered Nursing

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

Work Experience:

Nursing (2 Years)

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.

Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

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

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.

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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.

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. Personal

Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? 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.

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