Nurse Practitioner - WUCA Grant Medical & Diabetes Associates

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Metro transit U-Pass

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University Clinical Associates (WUCA) GMDA in St. Louis, MO seeks a Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and treat internal medicine and endocrinology conditions within a collaborative team. The role includes shared call rotation, state oversight, and access to Barnes-Jewish Hospital resources.

Daytime, Monday–Friday schedule with strong referral networks. The NP will practice within full scope, requiring MS(N) and NP certification, BLS, and licensure in IL/MO within three months.

Qualifications

• MSN degree and NP certification required.
• APN licensure in IL/MO within three months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care including history, assessment, orders and interpretation of diagnostic studies; develops and implements patient-centered plan of care with physicians and team.
• Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or referrals in line with state regulations.
• May bill for services under the collaborative practice agreement.
• Counsels patients and families on preventative care and treatment options.
• Maintains accurate medical records and required reports and statistics.
• Ensures a safe and therapeutic environment per clinic/hospital standards.
• Contributes to clinical research study projects and monitors study subjects.

Skills

Clinical Decision Making

Clinical Diagnostics

Disease Management

Interpersonal Communication

Patient Care

Pharmacology

Epic EHR

Education

MSN - Master Of Science In Nursing - Nurse Practitioner

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Position Summary

WUCA Grant Medical & Diabetes Associates (GMDA) is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join its highly collaborative and supportive team of Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers. Conveniently located in the Central West End near the BJC/WashU Medicine campus, the clinic operates Monday through Friday during daytime hours. The Nurse Practitioner will diagnose and treat a broad range of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology conditions and participate in a shared call rotation with all providers. As part of Washington University Clinical Associates (WUCA), the incoming provider will practice within their full scope of certification, operating under state-required physician oversight and Barnes-Jewish Hospital medical by-laws and collaborative practice agreement. Providers in this practice enjoy a seamless referral network to Barnes-Jewish Hospital, granting them and their patients direct access to top-tier technological and consultative support.

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63108

Scheduled Hours

40

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.

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.

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

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, 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

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Accommodation

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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.