RN Staff Nurse I - Surgery (Plastic)

Washington University; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Holiday pay

Health insurance

Transit pass

Retirement plan

Caregiver leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an RN Staff Nurse to join the Surgery, Cosmetic and Plastic Reconstruction team in West County. Schedule: Monday through Friday, daytime clinic hours, with shifts between 6:30 AM and 4:30 PM. No nights, weekends, or on-call duties.

You will work alongside experienced nurses and surgeons to support breast reconstruction and cosmetic procedures, performing in-office procedures, post-op visits, and patient education via MyChart and calls.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN licensure in Missouri and/or Illinois per location.
• BLS certification required by AHA/Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Set up and assist with in-office procedures.
• Conduct post-operative visits and manage drains and sutures.
• Provide patient education via MyChart and phone support.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with examinations.

Skills

Nursing

Patient education

EHR

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree – Nursing

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63141 Scheduled Hours 40

WashU is seeking an RN Staff Nurse to join the department of surgery, Cosmetic and Plastic Reconstruction practice in West County. Schedule: Monday through Friday during daytime clinic hours (with shifts between 6:30 AM and 4:30 PM). No Nights, No Weekends, No On Call The RN Staff Nurse will be immersed in a supportive, high-caliber clinical environment keen to transformative care, particularly for patients undergoing breast reconstruction and specialized cosmetic procedures. Working directly alongside two seasoned nurses, a dedicated medical assistant, and expert surgeons, the RN will master specialized clinical skills.

Daily responsibilities include setting up and assisting with in-office procedures, conducting post-operative visits, managing tissue expansion fills, handling drains and suture removals, clinical photography, and autoclave operation. Beyond hands‑on care, the nurse plays a central role in patient navigation through chart preparation, pre‑op medication coordination, and patient education via MyChart and phone support.

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
• 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
• 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)

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.

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)

• 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

Grade S25 Salary Range $60,000.00 - $99,900.00 / Annually

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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.

• Up to 22 days of vacation
• 10 recognized holidays
• 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 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.
• 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.

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