Nurse Practitioner - Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Holidays

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join the COPD Comprehensive Care Program at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. You will provide direct patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings under physician oversight, participating in airway disease consults and COPD clinics.

The role requires MSN-educated NPs with licensure in the relevant states, BLS certification, and collaboration with physicians, nurses and staff to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• APN licensure or ability to obtain licensure within three months of hire.
• APN certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, history, assessment, orders and interpretations of tests.
• Inpatient COPD/airway disease consultations and outpatient COPD clinics.
• Support transitions of care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Prescribe or refer medications per certification and state regulations.
• Educate patients and families on prevention, treatment options, and resources.

Skills

Patient care

Inpatient/outpatient care

COPD management

Prescriptive authority

Clinical research

Team collaboration

Education

MSN

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner will work within the COPD Comprehensive Care Program at Barnes-Jewish Hospital under the supervision of the Medical Director for the program. This role involves active participation in both inpatient and outpatient clinical care, including the Airway Disease Inpatient Consult Team and dedicated outpatient COPD clinics.

Provides primary and/or specialty nursing and/or medical care in a variety of settings; works under physician oversight as required by state regulation and functions within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practitioner’s specialty certification, Barnes-Jewish Hospital medical by-laws, and, where it exists, the collaborative practice agreement.

To learn more: https://pulmonary.wustl.edu/patient-care/outpatient-continuity-clinic/

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.


• Provides inpatient consultation for patients with airway diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, obesity hypoventilation syndrome, and pulmonary embolism.


• Participates in outpatient COPD clinics, focusing on comprehensive longitudinal care.


• Supports transitions of care across inpatient and outpatient settings.


• 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

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

Certifications/Professional Licenses

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.

Required Qualifications

More About This Job

• 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

• Ability to interpret or learn to interpret pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gases, and chest radiography.


• Knowledge of inhaled and nebulized therapies.


• Familiarity with the indications, use, and management of non-invasive ventilation devices.

Education

Preferred Qualifications

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

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.