RN Staff Nurse I - Vascular Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 56,200 - 96,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 22 days of vacation

Competitive health insurance packages

Defined contribution 403(b) retirement plan

Tuition coverage for employees and family

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is hiring an RN Staff Nurse I to support a premier Vascular Surgery team in a vibrant outpatient clinic setting. The role, which offers excellent daytime hours, involves managing surgical schedules, clinical workflow, and assisting with hands-on vascular procedures.

The ideal candidate should be organized and possess critical nursing qualifications including an associate degree in nursing and current licensure in Missouri. The compensation ranges from $56,200 to $96,100 annually and includes a variety of benefits.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care and monitors patient status.
• Maintains medical records with timely recording.
• Assists healthcare providers with examinations and procedures.

Skills

Active Listening

Detail-Oriented

Effective Written Communication

Nursing Practice

Patient Education

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate degree – Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Epic EHR

Job description

Position Summary

RN Staff Nurse I supports a premier Vascular Surgery team in a 100% outpatient, clinic-based setting. This position is designed for an organized, collaborative Registered Nurse seeking a high-functioning clinical environment with excellent daytime hours and no weekend or holiday commitments.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Location: Multiple modern outpatient clinical spaces.

Remote flexibility: Eligible for one remote day per week after six months of employment in good standing.

The RN Staff Nurse I partners directly with multiple surgeons, accompanying them to clinic to manage schedules, communication, and daily workflow. In this role, the nurse coordinates surgical cases by handling scheduling, clinical phone calls, medical orders, and comprehensive referral preparation prior to physician review. Additionally, they assist with hands‑on, in‑office vascular procedures, ensuring seamless execution through precise sterile setup and proactive supply inventory management.

Job Description

Primary duties and 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

Environment

• 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

• Associate degree – Nursing
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current RN licensure in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, in accordance with Compact Act
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certificates without a skills assessment are not sufficient)

Preferred Qualifications

• No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting
• No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting
• Related Medical experience (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

Compensation

Grade: S25

Salary Range: $56,200.00 – $96,100.00 annually

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
• Free Metro transit U‑Pass for eligible employees
• Defined contribution 403(b) retirement savings plan, with employee and university contributions starting at 7%

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program, financial resources, access to dietitians, and more

Family

• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child; additional family care resources available for ongoing childcare needs
• WashU covers 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

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.