Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Urologic Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 97,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health insurance

Vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Work-life balance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Pediatric Urologic Surgery outpatient team in St. Louis.

You will provide specialized pediatric care in collaboration with pediatric urologists and APNs, with a four 10-hour shift schedule and no on-call, nights, weekends, or remote work. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, prescriptive authority within state regulations, and coordination with families, with a supportive environment and opportunities for

Qualifications

• APN licensure required or the ability to obtain licensure within three months.
• Basic Life Support certification as required.
• Pediatric urology experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, history, assessment, orders and interprets diagnostics.
• Manages preventive care, treatments and care plans with the team.
• Collaborates with physicians, APNs, nurses and families to coordinate care.

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 - Master Of Science In Nursing - Nurse Practitioner

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

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. 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