Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Actalent • Saint Louis, MO • 1d ago

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Job Description

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator is responsible for surgical coordination and scheduling, clinical care coordination, and providing patient and provider support. The role involves optimizing schedules to enhance efficiency and patient access, preparing patients for consultations, and ensuring all necessary information is available for productive discussions. This position serves as a primary contact for patients, guiding them through the surgical process and assisting with follow-up care coordination.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and schedule surgical procedures for HPB patients.

Optimize surgeon clinic and operating schedules to maximize efficiency and patient access.

Collaborate with providers and clinic staff to adjust appointments and surgical timelines as needed.

Confirm surgery dates, times, and pre-operative requirements with patients and families.

Prepare patients for surgical consultations by collecting and reviewing outside medical records, imaging, laboratory results, and other pertinent clinical documentation.

Ensure all necessary information is available prior to appointments, supporting productive surgeon-patient discussions and timely surgical decision-making.

Track upcoming surgical cases and monitor completion of required pre-operative testing, imaging, laboratory work, and medical clearances.

Proactively identify and address barriers that could delay or impact scheduled procedures.

Serve as a primary point of contact for patients throughout the surgical process.

Triage patient questions and concerns, providing guidance within scope and escalating clinical issues to the APP or provider when necessary.

Educate patients regarding surgical preparation, pre-operative instructions, and follow-up expectations.

Assist with follow-up care coordination and ensure continuity of care throughout the surgical journey.

Review patient tracking reports and previously evaluated patients to identify individuals who may now be candidates for surgical intervention.

Maintain and organize patient schedules, records, and surgical tracking systems.

Assist with clinic preparation and workload management to improve operational efficiency.

Support process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient experience and provider productivity.

Essential Skills

Must be a Registered RN.

BLS Certified.

Previous surgery scheduling experience.

Strong organizational and care coordination skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Comfortable collaborating directly with surgeons and providers.

Strong communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in surgery scheduling, oncology, gastrointestinal surgery, or specialty clinic coordination preferred.

Familiarity with Epic software.

Previous patient triage experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $36.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in St. Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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