RN Staff Nurse I - Plastic Surgery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Transit U‑Pass available

Retirement plan (403(b))

Wellness programs

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an RN Staff Nurse I in Surgery for an outpatient clinic. You will support care for adults and pediatrics undergoing reconstructive, cosmetic, and limb salvage procedures, working with expert surgeons and APPs to ensure efficient clinic flow.

This role offers exposure to high-volume cases, travel between multiple clinic locations, and a collaborative clinical environment focused on delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN licensure in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, per Compact Act.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications without a skills assessment do not meet the requirements).
• No specific work experience required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care.
• Administers medication and monitors patient status per approved nursing practice.
• Provides patient and family education regarding disease processes and symptom management.
• Maintains medical records with timely documentation and coordinates with the health care team.
• Assists health care providers with examinations, prescriptions, refills and other direct patient care tasks.

Skills

Active Listening

Adaptability

Customer Empathy

Detail-Oriented

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Medication Administration

Team Collaboration

Vital Signs

Oral Communications

Nursing Practice

Education

Associate degree

RN licensure (MO/IL)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Job Summary

Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110 Scheduled Hours 40

The RN Staff Nurse I in Surgery plays a vital role within a fast-paced, highly specialized outpatient clinic, supporting the care of both adult and pediatric patients undergoing advanced reconstructive, cosmetic, and limb salvage procedures. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside expert surgeons and APPs while contributing to a collaborative, high-volume clinical environment. In this role, the nurse assists with the coordination and delivery of patient care, ensuring efficient clinic flow while providing direct patient support throughout the surgical journey. The clinical setting is dynamic, with some locations seeing up to 130 patients per day, offering exposure to a wide variety of complex and rewarding cases.

• Outpatient-only role with no inpatient responsibilities
• Cares for a diverse patient population across specialties including: Head-to-toe reconstruction Cosmetic procedures Pediatric facial and nerve injuries Breast reconstruction and limb salvage
• Travel between multiple clinic locations

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

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

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

Salary

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.

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.

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.

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