RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator II - Pediatric Endocrinology

Location: St. Louis

Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours
40

Position Summary As the clinical heartbeat of a premier Pediatric Endocrinology outpatient team, the RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator II enjoys a coveted Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM schedule. This professional maintains a high-impact career while benefiting from the stability of a role with no weekends or holidays.

The RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator expertly balances direct provider support and patient care during ambulatory sessions with critical care coordination.

Key responsibilities include:

Clinical Triage:
Managing patient calls and ordering outpatient testing.

Advocacy:
Facilitating care team communication and patient education.

Efficiency:
Navigating complex patient care workflows and tasks within Epic.

The role operates within a robust, collaborative multidisciplinary group consisting of 12 Faculty, 4 Fellows, 9 NPs, 6 RNs, and a robust clinical support team. In this team-oriented environment, the Clinical Nurse Coordinator II’s expertise is both valued and vital.

To meet the needs of a growing patient population, the Clinical Nurse Coordinator II supports several prestigious regional locations, including St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH), Children’s Specialty Care Centers (West and South), Graham Road, and Shiloh, IL.Join this premier team to elevate your clinical leadership in an environment that finally puts your professional growth and personal time on the same high-priority list.

Job Description Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provides direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients including observations and recommendations. Conveys findings to provider.

Coordinates patient care, assists providers with entering treatment/therapy plans in EMR, ordering diagnostic testing, conveys findings to provider, coordinates patient appointments, and assists with referrals to outside sources.

Assists provider with examination, 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.

Serves as a liaison and team leader by facilitating communication and coordination of care between patients, families, and healthcare team members. Provides appropriate education to patients/families explaining medications, which may include initial chemotherapy teaching, procedures, and ensures continuity of care for patients.

Onboards new coordinators.

Reviews EPIC treatment plans for new order sets and clinical trials.

Serves as Epic Trainer.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location /Working Conditions Normal office environment

Requires extensive safety training

Exposure to blood-borne pathogens

Alternative work schedules

Exposure to chemicals

Requires protective devices

Patient care setting

Direct patient care setting

Satellite locations

Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations

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

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

A diploma, certification or degree is not required.

Certifications /Professional Licenses :

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

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:

Clinical Nurse Coordinator (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable…