Position Summary

Join a collaborative Pulmonary & Critical Care team supporting patients with a wide range of respiratory conditions, including asthma, COPD, lung nodules, respiratory failure, and other pulmonary disorders. The Clinical Nurse Coordinator partners closely with 1-3 physicians to coordinate patient care, provide clinical support, manage nursing workflows, and ensure.

Location

Sunset Hills Clinic (Primary) & Northwest Tower Main Campus

Flexibility

Hybrid status eligible after 6 months (up to 2 remote days/week on non-clinic days)

Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced outpatient environment, enjoy building relationships with patients and providers, and be committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to individuals with complex pulmonary and respiratory needs.

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.

Working Conditions

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)

Required Qualifications

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing Or Diploma In Registered Nursing

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

Nursing (2 Years)

More About This Job

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pulmonary experience.
• Coordinator experience.
• EPIC EMR experience.

Education

B.S.N. - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Salary Range

$64,500.00 - $109,900.00 / Annually

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. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. 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.