RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator Outpatient- Orthopedic Surgery

Position Summary

Join a highly specialized orthopedic team supporting a foot and ankle surgeon in a fast‑paced outpatient setting. This RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator role offers the opportunity to work closely with patients throughout their care journey—providing education, coordinating treatment plans, and managing a busy surgical practice.

40 hours per week, Monday–Friday. No nights or weekends. Work onsite at two clinic locations (OC and BJWC).

• Provides direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients; completes health history and physical examination; conveys findings to physician.
• Coordinates patient care orders, diagnostic tests, patient appointments, and referrals; attends inpatient rounds.
• Assists physician and provides support with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.
• Performs nursing administrative duties, including compliance with environmental safety regulations, infection control standards and quality assurance.
• Acts as liaison and team leader, facilitating communication and coordination of care between patients, families and health team members; explains routines and procedures to patients and coordinates patient care information.

• Normal office environment.
• Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens; requires protective devices.
• Patient‑care setting; direct patient care setting.

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Typically standing or walking.
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).

• Office equipment.
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment.

A diploma, certification or degree is not required.

• 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.

Nursing – 2 years.

• Clinical Experience.
• Clinical Research Coordination, Management and Methods.
• Continuous Learning, Critical Thinking, Customer Empathy.
• Database Management, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Epic EHR.
• Effective Written and Oral Communications.
• Patient Care Plans, Prioritization.
• Research Oriented, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS).
• Team Collaboration.

No driver’s license required for this position.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with two years of nursing experience.
• Current RN licensure in Missouri and/or Illinois in accordance with the Compact Act.
• Basic Life Support Certification or obtain it within one month of employment. Online BLS certifications without a skills assessment are not sufficient.

No additional education, certifications, work experience, or skills required unless stated elsewhere.

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$60,800.00 – $ per annum.

• 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; 7% university match starting at 7% of contributions.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program, financial resources, access to dietitians.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave; family care resources; tuition coverage up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.

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, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.