Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Urologic Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 97.000 - 175.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Up to 22 days vacation

Health insurance

Metro transit U-Pass

Descripción de la vacante

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join the outpatient Pediatric Urologic Surgery team serving both St. Louis Children’s Hospital and the CSCC West location.

The role offers four 10-hour shifts per week with a predictable schedule, no on-call duties, and no weekend work. You will collaborate with pediatric urologists and APNs to deliver high-quality care for children with urologic conditions.

Formación

• APN licensure or ability to obtain licensure within three months of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification required (online certifications without skills assessment are insufficient)

Responsabilidades

• Provides direct patient care including history, assessment, orders, and interpretation of diagnostics; develops a patient-centered plan of care with the team.
• Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or referrals as allowed by state regulations.
• May bill for services under collaborative practice agreement.
• Provides counseling and education to patients and families about prevention, treatment options and resources.
• Maintains accurate medical records and required reports.

Conocimientos

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

Educación

M.S.N. - Master Of Science In Nursing - Nurse Practitioner

Herramientas

Epic EHR

Descripción del empleo

Location

St. Louis, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner will provide specialized outpatient care to pediatric patients within a collaborative, patient-centered Pediatric Urologic Surgery team serving both St. Louis Children's Hospital (SLCH) and CSCC West location. This position offers an exceptional work-life balance with a schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week, no call responsibilities, and no weekend commitments.

The Nurse Practitioner will work closely with experienced Pediatric Urologists and Advanced Practice Providers to deliver high-quality care for children with a variety of urologic conditions. This is an excellent opportunity for an APP seeking a specialized pediatric role with a predictable schedule and strong team support.

Schedule:
Outpatient - Monday-Friday Clinic Hours
4-day workweek (4x10-hour shifts)
No call, nights, weekends, or remote work

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:

• Pediatric healthcare experience preferred.
• Urology experience preferred, with pediatric urology experience strongly desired.

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.

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.

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.