Nurse Practitioner (Hybrid) - Endocrinology

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 97,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and specialty care under physician oversight, per state regulations and certification scope. The role includes direct patient care, diagnostic testing, and care plan development in collaboration with physicians and the care team.

Required MSN in Nursing with APN licensure (or ability to obtain in 3 months) and BLS. Competitive salary range reflects university standards for this grade in Saint Louis, MO.

Qualifications

• APN licensure or ability to obtain within 3 months
• BLS certification (AHA/Red Cross) required
• APN certifications or licenses may be required based on specialty
• No specific work experience required

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including obtaining history, performing assessment via observation, interview and examination
• Order, perform and interpret diagnostic studies
• Develop and implement patient-centered plan of care in collaboration with physicians and team
• Manage health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral
• Counsel and educate patients and families on prevention and treatment options
• Maintain accurate patient medical records and required reports
• Ensure a safe, therapeutic environment and participate in quality improvement activities

Skills

Patient Care

Assessment

Prescriptive Authority

Collaboration

Documentation

Epic EHR

HIPAA Compliance

Education

MSN in Nursing

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63146 Scheduled Hours 40

Position Summary

Provides primary and/or specialty nursing and/or medical care in a variety of settings; works under physician oversight as required by state regulation and functions within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practitioner’s specialty certification, Barnes-Jewish Hospital medical by-laws, and, where it exists, the collaborative practice agreement.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Provides direct patient care to include obtaining patient history, performing patient assessment via observation, interview and examination; orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies; performs preventative health assessments, screenings, immunizations and care; provides direct treatment and management of acute and chronic disease conditions; develops and implements patient-centered plan of care in collaboration with physicians, patients, consultants, nurses, ancillary care providers and others as appropriate to the patient's condition. Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources; may perform diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations. May bill for services covered by collaborative practice agreement. Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources. Monitors/ensures accuracy of patient medical records; maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc. Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards. Provides management services for clinical research study projects; monitors participating subjects, including medication administration and family/patient education. Works in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental and infection control standards. Regularly participates in constant quality improvement and process improvement activities centered on the goal of providing exceptional, evidence-based patient care. Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions

Normal office environment Exposure to blood-borne pathogens Exposure to chemicals Requires protective devices Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements Patient care setting Direct patient care setting Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table Typically standing or walking Typically bending, crouching, stooping Using tools requiring high dexterity Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less) Equipment Office equipment Lab/research 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: M.S.N. - Master Of Science In Nursing - Nurse Practitioner

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.

• Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation


• Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration


• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association


• Basic Life Support - American Red Cross


• Certified Nurse Practitioner - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation


• Certified Nurse Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications: APN licensure or ability to successfully obtain licensure within three months of date of hire. Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty. Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirement).

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 Decision Making, Clinical Diagnostics, Disease Management, Epic EHR, Family Support, HIPAA Compliance, Interpersonal Communication, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Evaluations, Patient Management, Pharmacology, Preventive Care, Teamwork, Time Management

Grade S31 Salary Range

$97,000.00 - $174,600.00 / 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.

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