Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Coordinates the care of Pediatric Neurology patients throughout the continuum of care; serves as an outpatient clinical resource supporting providers who care for Pediatric Neurology patients.
Our pediatric clinic delivers care to children with acute and chronic neurological diseases such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy, movement disorders, and other neurological conditions. The Clinical Nurse Coordinator works M-F days in a hybrid office setting (approximately 50% of time spent working from home). The Nurse coordinates patient care with responsibilities including phone triage, prescription refills, physician communications, scheduling tests and procedures assuring continuity of care. Attention to detail and a sense of advocacy is necessary.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides indirect outpatient care, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of 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 as needed.
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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
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:
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)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
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
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job…