RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator – Outpatient, Orthopedic Surgery

WashU IT

RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator supporting a foot and ankle surgeon in outpatient orthopedic surgery. Ensuring seamless patient care coordination in a busy surgical practice with a consistent weekday schedule.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeChesterfield • Illinois, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $64,500 - $109,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality assurance standards. Proficient in coordinating care, facilitating communication among healthcare teams, and utilizing Electronic Health Records (EHR) for effective patient management.

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Current RN LicensurePatient CareClinical ExperienceElectronic Health Records (EHR)Basic Life Support Certification

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Hard Skills

Clinical Research CoordinationClinical Research ManagementClinical Research MethodsClinical Research OperationsStatistical Analysis Software (SAS)Database ManagementPatient Care Plans

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingCustomer EmpathyEffective Written CommunicationOral CommunicationsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Epic EHRSpreadsheet Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support Certification

Industry Keywords

Infection Control StandardsQuality AssuranceEnvironmental Safety Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A diploma, certification or degree is not required.
Nursing (2 Years).
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.
Clinical Experience, Clinical Research Coordination, Clinical Research Management, Clinical Research Methods, Clinical Research Operations, Continuous Learning, Critical Thinking, Customer Empathy, Database Management, Effective Written Communication, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Epic EHR, Oral Communications, Patient Care, Patient Care Plans, Prioritization, Research Oriented, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), Team Collaboration.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, with university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.