Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Psychiatry

UNKNOWN; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 97,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide primary and specialty nursing and medical care at Saint Louis Children's Hospital.

The role includes 10-hour shift coverage on the consult service, evaluating ED and inpatient patients and collaborating with physicians on treatment plans. Qualified candidates hold a MSN or PA degree and current licensure in Missouri and/or Illinois, with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• MSN or PA degree required with active licensure in MO/IL.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Psychiatric/mental health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, assessments, and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff to deliver care.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic studies and manage health conditions.
• Support education for patients and families and participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

Adaptability

Clinical Decision Making

Clinical Diagnostics

Communication

Patient Education

Teamwork

Time Management

HIPAA Compliance

Multitasking

Pharmacology

Patient Care

Family Support

Clinical Judgment

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Physician Assistant Certification

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

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.

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

Required Qualifications

Education: Master's degree

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

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

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).

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

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

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

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 & Salary

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.

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.

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? 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. For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

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.

Institutional Overview

Washington University in St. Louis' collective success is significantly attributed to the passion and outstanding efforts of our community. Our staff, faculty and trainees are committed to excellence and dedicated to carrying out our missions of research, teaching and patient care. WashU prides itself on being a place where people matter, and serious work is done. Our people work together in an inclusive community that celebrates diverse perspectives, collaboration and innovation. We are a community of individuals inspired to work together to develop big ideas and tackle challenging problems. We value the well‑being of our people. WashU strives to create a positive employee experience where staff, faculty and trainees thrive, both personally and professionally. Our employees find meaning, connection and vitality in their work and life with a healthy work‑life balance and support to learn, grow and make an impact at WashU, the community and the world.

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