Position Summary

WashU Cardiology is seeking an experienced and flexible RN to coordinate care, referral management, scheduling, and program development of patients followed by the Interventional Service. This Interventional Nurse Coordinator serves as the primary clinical and operational point of contact for referring physicians, patients and the interventional cardiology team.

This position is best served by an RN experienced in cardiac care, particularly in the cardiac procedural areas. This RN will cultivate strong relationships and processes between our faculty, ambulatory teams, and procedural areas.

Schedule

Full-time, salaried | Monday–Friday (No weekends or holidays!)

Environment

Dynamic multi-site role visiting clinic, campus, and outreach locations.

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. Education of patients and families regarding treatment options, procedural expectations, and follow-up care.
• Coordinates patient care, orders diagnostic tests, conveys findings to physicians, may attend inpatient rounds, coordinate patient appointments and assists with referrals to outside sources. Manages and optimizes the interventional cardiology procedural scheduling, including catheterization laboratory resources. Coordinates appointments for consultations, diagnostic testing, and procedures.
• Assists physician and provides support with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care. Serves as the primary contact for referring physicians and their office staff including maintaining strong relationships with community cardiologists, primary care physicians, and other referral sources.
• Performs a variety of nursing administrative duties, including coordinating referral intake, records requests, reviewing clinical information, and ensuring appropriate triage of patients. Facilitates multidisciplinary case reviews and heart team discussions. Assist with data collection, outcomes tracking, and program performance metrics.
• 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)

Equipment

Office equipment
Clinical/diagnostic equipment

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)

Salary Range

$64,500.00 - $109,900.00 / Annually

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.