Nurse Practitioner - Rheumatology

UNKNOWN; United States; On-site; USD 97,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Transit U-Pass

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Family caregiver leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Nurse Practitioner for outpatient rheumatology clinics across St. Louis. The role focuses on adults with arthritis and autoimmune conditions, under physician supervision, with emphasis on evidence-based patient care.

The position runs Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM, in a supportive team environment that fosters growth and development. Requires APN licensure within 3 months, BLS, and Epic EHR experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• MSN required and APN licensure able to obtain within 3 months.
• APN licensure in Illinois or Missouri per regulation.
• BLS certifications (AHA/Red Cross) required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care including history and exam.
• Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies.
• Administers preventative care and immunizations.
• Develops patient-centered care plans with physicians and team.
• Manages conditions with prescriptive authority where allowed.

Skills

APN licensure

BLS

CNP certification

Nurse Practitioner

Education

MSN

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner, one with experience with immunosuppressed patients or musculoskeletal conditions is optimal. We provide outpatient care Monday- Friday, 8 AM-5 PM. This role will see patients at two or three of our clinics located in North County, West County, South County and our Center for Advanced Medicine location. The Rheumatology division offers a variety of specialized outpatient clinics across the St. Louis area which are designed to individualize our patient’s support and treatment for conditions such as those arising from arthritis, musculoskeletal, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Our supportive and team-focused atmosphere promotes a positive work environment that fosters professional growth and development. 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.

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

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

• 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

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.

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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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