Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Psychiatry

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 93,300 - 167,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 22 days of vacation

Free Metro transit U-Pass

Competitive health insurance packages

Caregiver leave

Job summary

A leading educational institution in St. Louis seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and specialty medical care primarily within the St. Louis Children's Hospital. Responsibilities include direct patient care, monitoring medical records, and participation in quality improvement activities. Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Nursing and an Advanced Practical Nurse licensure. Preferred qualifications include experience in psychiatry and familiarity with Epic EHR. The salary range is $93,300 to $167,800 annually with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing required.
• Advanced Practical Nurse licensure must be obtained within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care including assessments and treatment plans.
• Monitors accuracy of patient medical records and ensures patient safety.
• Participates in quality improvement and educational growth.

Skills

Adaptability

Clinical Decision Making

Communication

Patient Education

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree – Nurse Practitioner

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

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. The primary location is within St. Louis Children’s Hospital. This position includes 10-hour shift work a week on the consult service, assessing and providing treatment planning for patients presenting through the Emergency Department, responding to consults on the inpatient floor, and participating in other various activities throughout the hospital that align with advanced practice provider practice.

Schedule Hours

40

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.

Education – Required Qualifications

Master's degree

Certifications / Professional Licenses – Required

• Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support – American Red Cross

Work Experience – Required

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills – Required

Not Applicable

Driver's License – Required

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

More About This Job – Nurse Practitioner

• Master of Science in Nursing with emphasis in the Nurse Practitioner program.
• Advanced Practical Nurse 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 requirements).

More About This Job – Physician Assistant

• Graduate of PA program.
• Current PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, or ability to obtain within three months of date of hire.
• Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications – Psychiatry

• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with psychiatry experience is preferred for this position.

Preferred Qualifications – Education

Master's degree – Nurse Practitioner, Master's degree – Physician Assistant Studies

Preferred Qualifications – Certifications / Professional Licenses

• Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) – Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Certified Nurse Practitioner – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Certified Nurse Practitioner – Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Physician Assistant – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Physician Assistant – Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Preferred Qualifications – Work Experience

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Preferred Qualifications – Skills

• Adaptability
• Clinical Decision Making
• Clinical Diagnostics
• Communication
• Customer Empathy
• Detail-Oriented
• Disease Management
• Epic EHR
• Family Support
• HIPAA Compliance
• Interpersonal Communication
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Multitasking
• Organizing
• Patient Care
• Patient Education
• Patient Evaluations
• Patient Management
• Pharmacology
• Preventive Care
• Psychiatric Care
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Working with Children

Grade

S31

Salary Range

$93,300.00 - $167,800.00 / Annually

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%.

Benefits Statement – Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Benefits Statement – 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.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. 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, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.