RN Staff Nurse I - Pediatrics Cardiology

Washington University; Missouri; Presencial; USD 60.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

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Vacation & Holidays

Health Insurance

Metro U-Pass

Tuition Assistance

Caregiver Leave

Descripción de la vacante

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Staff Nurse I for the Pediatrics Cardiology Heart Station at St. Louis Children's Hospital. The role focuses on outpatient care, vital signs, and monitoring, with collaboration across a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, medication administration, education for families, and coordination for outpatient and testing services. Travel to satellite clinics is required a few times monthly.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN licensure in Missouri and/or Illinois, per Compact Act.
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) from AHA or ARC; online only with no skills assessment not sufficient.

Responsabilidades

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Provides direct patient care, including medications and procedures.
• Rooms pediatric cardiology outpatients, takes vitals, preps patients for provider visits.
• Performs inpatient/outpatient EKGs when needed and supports care plans.
• Educates patients/families about disease, tests, and symptom management.
• Maintains accurate medical records and standard documentation.
• Assists providers with exams, prescriptions, and other direct care activities.
• Handles phone triage for cardiac event monitor-related calls and escalates concerns.
• Oversees cardiac monitor placement, tracking, and distribution.
• Travels to satellite clinics monthly to support operations.

Conocimientos

Active Listening

Adaptability

Customer Empathy

Detail-Oriented

Effective Written Communication

Electronic Health Records

Emergency Situations

General Nursing

Handling Crisis Situations

Medication Administration

Nursing Practice

Oral Communications

Patient Charting

Patient Education

Prioritization

Team Collaboration

Vital Signs

Educación

Associate degree - Nursing

Bachelor of Science in NursinG

Herramientas

Epic EHR

Descripción del empleo

RN Staff Nurse I - Pediatrics Cardiology# Join us today## RN Staff Nurse I - Pediatrics CardiologyApply: On Campus/Onsite: Washington University Medical Campus: Full time: Posted Today: JR98402# **Location**SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110# **Scheduled Hours**40# **Position Summary**The Department of Pediatrics at WashU Medicine is seeking a Staff Nurse I to join the Heart Station team at St. Louis Children's Hospital. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly specialized, multidisciplinary team of more than 40 professionals. We primarily serve pediatric patients but our services extend to adult patients through the Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) program. Our clinic supports the outpatient and cardiac testing needs of all WashU Pediatric Cardiology patients and the entirety of St. Louis Children's Hospital. Additionally, we travel to satellite clinic sites in the Missouri and IL region, showcasing the extensive reach and impact of our services. Our collaboration with the broader medical community and our focus on delivering exceptional care truly set us apart from other healthcare facilities. • Schedule: Monday-Friday Outpatient Clinic Hours • No Weekends, No Nights, and No Holidays About the St. Louis Children's Heart Station The St. Louis Children's Heart Station is a premier cardiovascular care unit embedded within the renowned St. Louis Children's Hospital. Working in partnership with Washington University Physicians, the Heart Station supports the outpatient and cardiac testing needs of all WashU Pediatric Cardiology patients and the entirety of St. Louis Children's Hospital. In this role the Staff Nurse will interact and education families, complete vital signs, follow up on recommendation of cardiac monitoring helping to collaborate and manage patient care plans.# **Job Description****Primary Duties & Responsibilities:*** Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.* Provides direct patient care, including administering medications, performing procedures, and monitoring patient status in accordance with approved nursing practice.* Rooms pediatric cardiology patients in the outpatient clinic, including obtaining vital signs, reviewing history, preparing patients and families for provider evaluation, and assisting during visits as needed.* Performs inpatient and outpatient EKGs when other staff are unavailable.* Provides appropriate counseling and education to patients and families regarding disease processes, testing, and symptom management.* Maintains accurate and timely medical records in accordance with documentation standards.* Consults with members of the healthcare team and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes.* Assists healthcare providers with examinations, procedures, prescription refills, and other activities related to direct patient care.* Provides phone triage for urgent cardiac event monitor–related calls for the Cardiac Testing Unit (Heart Station) at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, escalating clinical concerns per established protocols.* Oversees the placement, tracking, troubleshooting, and distribution of cardiac monitors.* Travels to satellite clinic locations a few times per month using employer‐supplied transportation to support patient care and clinic operations.* Maintains required skills and competencies and participates in educational programs, staff meetings, and required certifications (e.g.,CPR).* 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 settingPhysical Effort* Typically sitting at desk or table* Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement* Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less)Equipment* Office equipment* Clinical/diagnostic equipmentThe 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:**B.S.N. - Bachelor of Science in Nursing**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 / AnnuallyThe 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**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/