RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Pediatrics Rheumatology & Immunology

Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary Provides comprehensive patient care, consultation, and education to Rheumatology and Immunology patients and families in the outpatient clinic using a primary nursing framework.
Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities Ongoing responsibility for education of patients and families regarding all aspects of the disease process.
Actively participate in coordination of multi-disciplinary support for patients and their families (including medical-social services, psychology services, supportive care, home care, hospice care, etc.
).
Coordinates patient care, orders diagnostic test, labs, conveys finding to physician, coordinates patient appointments and assists with referrals.
Manage outside calls regarding patient care and triage to include calls from families, outside physicians, clinics, out-patient labs, and home care organizations.
Maintain medical records with appropriate and timely documentation of patient information.
Assist with Pre-Certifications from carriers as necessary for procedures, drugs, hospital admissions, or any aspect of treatment.
Assures for patient compliance with study protocols and adherence to treatment regimes.
Assists data managers with specimen collections and recording of appropriate data as required.
Acts as liaison and team leader by facilitating communication and coordination of care between patients, families and health team members.
Demonstrates cost-effective work habits by setting priorities and managing supplies (pharmaceutical and clinical) and equipment.
Compliance with environmental and safety regulations, infection control and quality assurance.
Actively participate in developing inservice education for co-workers, staff, and inpatient nurses when appropriate.
Maintains current CPR.
Initiate discharge instructions, update medication profiles, review treatment plans and protocol Ensure scheduling of diagnostic tests, procedures, and precertification of treatment is completed.
Participate in research clinical trials.
Provide patient and family education with regard to protocol therapy, medication side effects and disease processes, as well as provide emotional and financial support.
Assist with joint injections.
Medication injections (IM/Sub Q) and providing instruction to patients and families for home injections.
Allergy skin testing.
Attending and participating in weekly team meetings and education sessions.
Job Location/Working Conditions SLCH, CSCC West, CSCC South, NWT.
Moderate to high stress level in a fast-paced, busy area with multiple and simultaneous tasks to perform.
Frequent contact with patients, staff, physicians, and administrative personnel.
Possible exposure to infectious diseases.
Preferred Qualifications Experience in pediatric nursing.
Ability to work under pressure.
Handles emergency situations calmly and demonstrates professional clinical skills appropriate to the situation.
Good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Required Qualifications Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Two years of nursing experience.
REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION Current RN licensure in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, in accordance with the Compact Act.
Basic Life Support Certification, Level C, or obtains certification within one month of employment (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements).
Grade S26 Salary Range $59,600.
00 - $103,600.
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.
Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.
edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position.
The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks.
All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
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.
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We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.
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.
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edu/benefits/ EEO/AA Statement Washington University in St.
Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups.
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, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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