Nurse Practitioner - Maternal Fetal Medicine -Ob/Gyn

Washington University; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Nurse Practitioner for Maternal-Fetal Medicine within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

The role focuses on independent patient care in an outpatient setting, developing treatment plans, and coordinating multidisciplinary care for high-risk pregnancies. We offer a collaborative team environment with access to leading specialists, a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, and opportunities to advance expertise in maternal-fetal

Qualifications

• MSN, Nurse Practitioner required.
• APN licensure or ability to obtain licensure within 3 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) required.
• Active NP license in Missouri or willing to obtain许可, Illinois also considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including history, assessment, and examination.
• Develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans with physicians.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care for high-risk pregnancies.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with policies.

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

Education

MSN, Nurse Practitioner

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

## Nurse Practitioner - Maternal Fetal Medicine -Ob/GynApply: On Campus/Onsite: Washington University Medical Campus: Missouri Baptist Hospital Main Building: Full time: Posted Today: JR97414# **Location**ST. LOUIS, MO 63108# **Scheduled Hours**40# **Position Summary**WashU Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner to join its Maternal Fetal Medicine team. The Nurse Practitioner functions as an independent provider, evaluating, diagnosing, and managing patients within the scope of their specialty certification and collaborative practice requirements. Working alongside some of the region's leading Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists, the provider plays a vital role in supporting patients throughout complex pregnancies and helping families navigate challenging clinical situations. Schedule: Monday-Friday | Regular Clinic Hours • No Nights • No Weekends • No Holidays Setting: Primary focus on outpatient clinic visits, with occasional inpatient support as needed. Location: Fully onsite at either the Center for Outpatient Health or Missouri Baptist A typical day includes independently managing patient visits, developing treatment plans, providing patient education, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and partnering with physicians and clinical staff to ensure comprehensive care for mothers and babies. The Nurse Practitioner will gain extensive experience in Maternal Fetal Medicine, caring for patients with complex medical conditions, fetal abnormalities, pregnancy complications, and other high-risk obstetric concerns. Why Join WashU Maternal Fetal Medicine? • Practice alongside highly trained Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians. • Provide specialized care to a complex, high-risk pregnancy population. • Function as an independent provider while working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team. • Gain expertise in advanced maternal and fetal care. • Join a department committed to evidence-based medicine and exceptional patient outcomes. • Make a meaningful difference in the lives of mothers, babies, and families every day.# **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 settingPhysical 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 equipmentThe 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 / AnnuallyThe 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 [e-mail] 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.