RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Orthopedic Surgery

Position Summary The Orthopedic Spine nurse coordinator is an integral member of the interdisciplinary Orthopedic Spine team and works in the outpatient clinical setting at Barnes West County located in St. Louis, MO. WashU Orthopedics Spine Surgery Clinical Care is delivered Monday through Friday. The nurse coordinator facilitates the multidisciplinary care of spine patients from adolescence through adulthood with the goals of exceptional care, patient experience, and clinical outcomes. Improves patient preparedness for treatment through education, review of clinical needs, and support while also facilitating interaction between patients, their physician team, and referrals as appropriate. Works with the Spine leadership and physician teams to ensure patients are receiving comprehensive care while improving access and throughput. We are committed to delivering compassionate and patient-centered care to our community daily. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as a family on a day-to-day basis. We are looking for a future caregiver to take on the role of a Registered Nurse within our world-class team of caregivers. Within this role, you will provide direct nursing care by established policies, procedures, and protocols of WashU Orthopedics. Schedule 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. No weekends or holidays. After six months in good standing, enjoy one work-from-home day per week. 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 Education & Experience A diploma, certification or degree is not required. 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 required within one month of employment. Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements. Nursing (2 years) experience. Required Licenses & Certifications 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 Driver's license not required for this position. Skills Clinical Experience Clinical Research Coordination Clinical Research Management Clinical Research Methods Clinical Research Operations Continued 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 S26 Salary Range $60,800.00 – $105,700.00 / Annually Benefits Statement Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. 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 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? We’ve got you covered. 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. EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Washington University in St. Louis