Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Psychiatry

Washington University; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days of vacation

Competitive health insurance

Free Metro transit U-Pass

Tuition coverage for employees and family

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in the United States is seeking an Advanced Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care, including assessments and treatments. The ideal candidate will hold a Master of Science in Nursing and have the ability to obtain licensure within three months. Responsibilities include managing health conditions, providing education, and ensuring quality patient care. The position offers competitive vacation plans, health insurance, and other benefits, supporting a positive work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Advanced Practical Nurse licensure or ability to obtain within three months.
• Basic Life Support certification (compliant with skills assessment requirements).
• Current PA licensure to practice in Missouri and/or Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care including assessments and treatments.
• Manages health conditions and maintains accurate medical records.
• Participates in quality improvement and professional development.

Skills

Patient assessment

Diagnostic studies interpretation

Patient education

Collaboration

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Graduate of PA program

Job description

* 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.* 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).* 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).* 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%.* 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.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.**Useful Links****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.**Regulatory Postings**Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster(; )