RN Staff Nurse: Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery (Day Shift)

Washington University in St. Louis; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an RN Staff Nurse to join the Surgery, Cosmetic and Plastic Reconstruction practice in West County. Schedule: Monday through Friday daytime clinic hours (6:30 AM–4:30 PM).

No nights, weekends, or on‑call requirements. The RN will work with two seasoned nurses, a medical assistant, and surgeons to master specialized skills in breast reconstruction and cosmetic procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN licensure in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, in accordance with Compact Act.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care.
• Provides patient care, which may include administering medication, performing procedures and monitoring patient status in accordance with approved nursing practice.
• Provides appropriate counsel and education to patients/families regarding disease process and symptom management.
• Maintains medical records requiring appropriate and timely recording of patient information.
• Consults with members of the health care team, adjusting nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Assists the health care provider with examinations, procedures, prescription refills and other processes related to direct patient care.
• Maintains required skills and competencies and participates in educational programs, staff meetings and in services such as CPR as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Active Listening

Adaptability

Customer Empathy

Detail-Oriented

Electronic Health Records

Medication Administration

Nursing Practice

Patient Education

Prioritization

Team Collaboration

Vital Signs

Education

Associate degree - Nursing

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an RN Staff Nurse to join the Surgery, Cosmetic and Plastic Reconstruction practice in West County. Schedule: Monday through Friday daytime clinic hours (6:30 AM–4:30 PM).

No nights, weekends, or on‑call requirements. The RN will work with two seasoned nurses, a medical assistant, and surgeons to master specialized skills in breast reconstruction and cosmetic procedures.