RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Pediatrics Cardiology at Washington University in St Louis in Washington, DC

Job description

Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

 Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary The Pediatric Cardiology team is seeking a Registered Nurse with a preferred background in pediatric cardiology to step into the role of Clinical Nurse Coordinator. The Clinical Nurse Coordinator serves as a vital clinical link for patients with congenital and acquired heart conditions requiring specialized evaluation and long-term management. This position builds relationships with patients and families, serving as a consistent point of contact for outpatient care and transitions from the hospital to home. The coordinator responds to patient calls and MyChart messages, provides patient and family education, and supports medication refills, prior authorizations, and anticoagulation follow-up. The role also coordinates diagnostic testing, including cardiac MRI, CT, echocardiograms, and stress testing, and supports multidisciplinary programs such as Fontan, Aortopathy, and ARCH clinics. Working closely with cardiologists, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), administrative staff and other specialties, the coordinator uses Epic to facilitate orders, communicate care plans, and ensures timely follow-up. Location: St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH) & Northwest Tower (On-site) Care Environment: Outpatient care with inpatient care-transition coordination Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Provides direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients through telephone triage and MyChart communication; completes health history and nursing assessment on patients; conveys findings to physician. Coordinates patient care, facilitates diagnostic test orders and scheduling, including cardiac MRI, CT, echocardiograms and stress testing; conveys findings to physician, supports discharge coordination, coordinates multidisciplinary patient appointments and assists with referrals to outside sources. Assists physician and provides support with examinations, procedures, medication refills, prior authorizations and anticoagulation follow-up. Performs a variety of nursing administrative duties, including patient care documentation, school health plans, 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 care plans, medications and testing preparations 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 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