RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Surgical Oncology

Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63108 Scheduled Hours 40

The RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator for Surgical Oncology supports surgical patients through coordination of care, patient education, and communication across multidisciplinary teams. This position blends outpatient clinic support with administrative coordination. The RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator works behind the scenes to ensure seamless patient care coordination, surgery scheduling, communication management, and clinical workflow support. This is a primarily administrative and patient coordination role, not a bedside nursing position.

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator may spend a clinic day scheduling surgeries, educating patients on what to expect before and after procedures, and following up with patients who require additional support. Administrative days focus on responding to patient questions in the InBasket, preparing charts for future appointments, coordinating care tasks, and maintaining ongoing communication with the surgical team.

• Work/Life Balance:
  Monday–Friday schedule, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, with no weekends or call
• Locations:
  Barnes West County and Barnes-Jewish Hospital
• Setting:
  Combination of outpatient clinic and administrative coordination
• Flexible Work Option:
  Eligible to work from home one day per week after 6 months
• Meaningful Work:
  Continued impact in patient care, primarily supporting oncology patients

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.

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

Education:

Associate Degree In Nursing Or Diploma In Registered Nursing

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.

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.

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