RN Staff Nurse I - Plastic Surgery

Washington University; Missouri; Sur place; USD 60 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Vacation & sick time

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass

Tuition assistance

Résumé du poste

WashU Medical Campus in Saint Louis, MO, seeks an RN Staff Nurse I to join the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery outpatient team. You’ll care for adults and children across reconstructive, cosmetic, wound care and limb salvage services, supporting clinic operations and patient flow in a high-volume setting.

The role emphasizes direct patient care, documentation, education, and collaboration with surgeons and AP providers. Schedule is Monday–Friday with no nights or weekends.

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).

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

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

Formation

Associate degree - Nursing

Outils

Epic EHR

Description du poste

RN Staff Nurse I - Plastic Surgery# Join us today## RN Staff Nurse I - Plastic SurgeryApply: On Campus/Onsite: Washington University Medical Campus: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR98373# **Location**SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110# **Scheduled Hours**40# **Position Summary**The RN Staff Nurse I plays an essential role within a high-volume, fast-paced outpatient Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery practice. Working alongside highly specialized surgeons and advanced practice providers, this nurse supports the care of adult and pediatric patients undergoing a wide range of reconstructive, cosmetic, wound care, and limb salvage procedures. This role is responsible for delivering patient care, supporting clinic operations, and ensuring an exceptional patient experience throughout the surgical journey. The practice maintains an active patient schedule, supported by a dedicated clinical and administrative team that promotes efficient patient flow. Schedule: • Monday- Friday Outpatient Clinic Hours • No Nights, No Weekends, No Holidays Provides care for adult and pediatric patients across a variety of specialties, including: o Head-to-toe reconstruction o Cosmetic surgery o Pediatric facial and nerve injuries o Breast reconstruction o Complex wound care and limb salvage o Exposure to a diverse and complex patient population o Travel between multiple clinic locations as needed This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who enjoys a dynamic clinical setting, is adaptable and patient-focused, and is motivated to succeed in a high-paced specialty practice.# **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 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:*** Experience in emergency nursing, plastic surgery, wound care, or other fast-paced clinical settings is highly valued. # **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 / 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/# **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 or shared ancestry, 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. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.