RN Staff Nurse I - Clinical Translational Research Unit

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

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis in Saint Louis, MO is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care and education within our medical office setting. The role supports procedures, medication administration and patient counseling in accordance with established nursing practice.

You will work four 10-hour shifts from 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with required Missouri and/or Illinois RN licensure per Compact Act, and Basic Life Support certification.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in Nursing.
• Licensure: Current RN licensure in Missouri and/or Illinois per Compact Act.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Administers medications and supports examinations and procedures.
• Educates patients and families about disease processes and symptom management.
• Maintains accurate medical records and documents patient information.

Skills

Active Listening

Adaptability

Customer Empathy

Detail-Oriented

Effective Written Communication

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Epic EHR

Nursing Practice

Medication Administration

Vital Signs

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate degree - Nursing

Tools

Epic EHR

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63108

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Provides direct patient care and education for patients receiving treatments, examinations, surgeries, etc., in medical office according to established procedures.

The position is four 10 hours shifts from 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m

Job Description

Primary Duties & 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.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Requires protective devices
• Patient care setting
• Direct patient care setting

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less)

Equipment

• Office 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: Associate degree - Nursing
• 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.
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse - 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: 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).

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: Related Medical (1 Year)
• Skills: Active Listening, Adaptability, Customer Empathy, Detail-Oriented, Effective Written Communication, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Emergency Situations, Epic EHR, Family Support, General Nursing, Handling Crisis Situations, Medication Administration, Nursing Practice, Oral Communications, Patient Charting, Patient Education, Prioritization, Team Collaboration, Vital Signs

Grade

S25

Salary Range

$60,000.00 - $99,900.00 / 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

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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.