Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

We are seeking an additional Clinical Nurse Coordinator to support the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Solid Tumor team.

Solid tumor patients often receive complex medical care on various chemotherapy protocols. Patients often are on a clinical trial with rigorous and complex care plans requiring high level of management and coordination, both while at the hospital, in the outpatient clinic and at home. The solid tumor program continues to have sustained and/or increasing volumes. The solid tumor CNCs also support the HHT and VAC clinical programs.

With the growth of VAC and HHT over the past few years, it is not sustainable that the primary VAC/HHT coordinator is also supporting solid tumor oncology diagnosis patients and we are seeking additional support to ensure patient safety and quality clinical care is not compromised. The solid tumor program continues to partner with AYA as well as bring new and exciting clinical trials to our institution, including cellular therapies for relapsed solid tumor patients. The volume and complexity of care continues to grow, and we want to ensure we have a team set up to succeed so we can continue to provide excellent care in this region.

Provides comprehensive patient care, consultation, and education to Hematology-Oncology patients and families in the outpatient clinic using a primary nursing framework.

Job Description

• Ongoing responsibility for education of patients and families regarding all aspects of the disease process.
• Actively participate in coordination of multi-disciplinary support for patients and their families (including medical-social services, psychology services, supportive care, home care, hospice care, etc).
• Coordinates patient care, orders diagnostic test, labs, conveys finding to physician, coordinates patient appointments and assists with referrals.
• Manages outside calls regarding patient care and triage to include calls from families, outside physicians, clinics, out-patient labs, and home care organizations.
• Maintains medical records with appropriate and timely documentation of patient information.
• Assists with Pre-Certifications from carriers as necessary for procedures, drugs, hospital admissions, or any aspect of treatment.
• Assures for patient compliance with study protocols and adherence to treatment regimes. Assists data managers with specimen collections and recording of appropriate data as required.
• Acts as liaison and team leader by facilitating communication and coordination of care between patients, families and health team members. 
• Demonstrates cost-effective work habits by setting priorities and managing supplies (pharmaceutical and clinical) and equipment.
• Compliance with environmental and safety regulations, infection control and quality assurance.
• Actively participates in developing in-service education for co-workers, staff, and inpatient nurses when appropriate.
• Maintains yearly chemotherapy recertification as per divisional policy.
• Maintains current CPR.
• Other projects and duties as needed under the direction of the Nursing Manager, Clinic Medical Director, or Clinical Administrator.
• Coordination of care for pediatric patients in the hematology-oncology outpatient setting. Provides continuation of care as clinical resource and liaison for patients and staff.
• Initiates discharge instructions, updates medication profiles, reviews treatment plans and protocols to ensure safe chemotherapy administration with infusion order sets. Ensures scheduling of diagnostic tests, procedures, and precertification of treatment is completed. Participates in research clinical trials.
• Provides patient and family education with regard to protocol therapy, medication side effects and disease processes, as well as provide emotional, financial support.
• Verification of inpatient and outpatient chemotherapy protocols, transfusions, and medication orders prior to administration.

JOB LOCATION/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Outpatient pediatric clinic area on the ninth floor of St. Louis Children's Hospital.
• Moderate to high stress level in a fast-paced, busy area with multiple and simultaneous tasks to perform.
• Frequent contact with patients, staff, physicians, and administrative personnel.
• Possible exposure to infectious diseases.

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:

Certifications:

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Basic Life Support - CPR St Louis, 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 beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Clinical Experience, Clinical Research Coordination, Clinical Research Management, Clinical Research Methods, Clinical Research Operations, Continued 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

Grade

S26

Salary Range

$60,800.00 - $105,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

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.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.