RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Surgical Oncology

University of Washington: CoMotion

$64K — $109K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2 years of nursing experience required
  • Current RN licensure in Missouri and/or Illinois
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • Basic Life Support Certification (within 1 month of employment)

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate care for surgical oncology patients
  • Schedule surgeries and patient appointments seamlessly
  • Educate patients on pre- and post-operative procedures
  • Communicate effectively between patients, families, and the surgical team
  • Manage administrative nursing tasks and compliance regulations
  • Support ongoing care and follow-up for surgical patients

Benefits

  • Up to 22 days of vacation, holidays, and sick time
  • Competitive health insurance with priority appointments
  • Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
  • Defined contribution retirement savings plan starting at 7%
  • Wellness challenges and health resources
  • 4 weeks of caregiver leave and tuition assistance for family
Full Job Description
Location
ST. LOUIS, MO 63108 Scheduled Hours
40

Position Summary
The RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator for Surgical Oncology supports surgical patients through coordination of care, patient education, and communication across multidisciplinary teams. This position blends outpatient clinic support with administrative coordination. The RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator works behind the scenes to ensure seamless patient care coordination, surgery scheduling, communication management, and clinical workflow support. This is a primarily administrative and patient coordination role, not a bedside nursing position.

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator may spend a clinic day scheduling surgeries, educating patients on what to expect before and after procedures, and following up with patients who require additional support. Administrative days focus on responding to patient questions in the InBasket, preparing charts for future appointments, coordinating care tasks, and maintaining ongoing communication with the surgical team.

• Work/Life Balance: Monday–Friday schedule, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, with no weekends or call

• Locations: Barnes West County and Barnes-Jewish Hospital
• Setting: Combination of outpatient clinic and administrative coordination
• Flexible Work Option: Eligible to work from home one day per week after 6 months

• Meaningful Work: Continued impact in patient care, primarily supporting oncology patients


The Clinical Nurse Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting patients through their surgical journey while maintaining a strong work/life balance. This position is ideal for a nurse who finds fulfillment in meaningful, behind-the-scenes work that ensures patients receive the care they need and deserve.

Job Description

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.
  • 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.

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 posting.

Skills:

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

GradeS26

Salary Range$64,500.00 - $109,900.00 / 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

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

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

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? We9ve 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/

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