RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator; Hybrid - Neurology

Position Summary

Coordinates the care of Pediatric Neurology patients throughout the continuum of care; serves as an outpatient clinical resource supporting providers who care for Pediatric Neurology patients.

Our pediatric clinic delivers care to children with acute and chronic neurological diseases such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy, movement disorders, and other neurological conditions.

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator works M-F days in a hybrid office setting (approximately 50% of time spent working from home). The Nurse coordinates patient care with responsibilities including phone triage, prescription refills, physician communications, scheduling tests and procedures assuring continuity of care. Attention to detail and a sense of advocacy is necessary.

• 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.

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)

Equipment

• Office equipment
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment

Required Qualifications

A diploma, certification or degree is not required.

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

Work Experience

Nursing (2 Years)

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver's License

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

More About This Job

• 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

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications / Professional Licenses

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience

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

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

$60,800.00 – $ / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. 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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