RN Staff Nurse I - Rheumatology

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

Metro U-Pass transit

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Registered Nurse Staff Nurse with outpatient rheumatology experience to support immunosuppressed or musculoskeletal patient care. Work will occur across several Saint Louis area clinics within the Rheumatology division, with physician oversight as required.

The role emphasizes patient education, comprehensive nursing care, and documentation. The position requires MO/IL RN licensure, an accredited nursing program graduation, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN licensure in MO/IL per location with Compact Act where applicable.
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS).
• Experience with immunosuppressed patients or musculoskeletal conditions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Provide patient care including administering medications and procedures and monitoring status.
• Counsel patients and families on disease processes and symptom management.
• Maintain accurate medical records with timely documentation.
• Consult with health care team to adjust care plans for optimal outcomes.
• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and prescriptions as needed.
• Maintain skills competencies and participate in education and in-services.

Skills

Nursing care

Active Listening

Team Collaboration

Patient Education

Education

Associate degree - Nursing

Tools

Epic EHR

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours 40

Position Summary

We are seeking an RN Staff Nurse, one with experience with immunosuppressed patients or musculoskeletal conditions is optimal. We provide outpatient care Monday- Friday, 8 AM-5 PM. This role will see patients at two or three of our clinics located in North County, West County, South County and our Center for Advanced Medicine location. The Rheumatology division offers a variety of specialized outpatient clinics across the St. Louis area which are designed to individualize our patient’s support and treatment for conditions such as those arising from arthritis, musculoskeletal, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Our supportive and team-focused atmosphere promotes a positive work environment that fosters professional growth and development. Provides primary and/or specialty nursing and/or medical care in a variety of settings; works under physician oversight as required by state regulation and functions within the RN’s scope of practice.

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

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

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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/

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