About this opportunity
Washington University in St. Louis lists this Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hospital Medicine opportunity in st. louis, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
The Division of Hospital Medicine is seeking skilled Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants (APPs) to join its inpatient care team. Working alongside world-class WashU Medicine hospitalists, APPs provide high-quality care to hospitalized patients across premier regional facilities, including Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, and The Rehabilitation Center of St. Louis.
Highlights
100% Inpatient focus.
Advanced practice providers exercise strong clinical decision-making across patients of varying complexity, including acute deterioration management.
Operate independently while maintaining 24/7 access to WashU hospitalist physicians for immediate consultation and collaborative care.
Positioned within top-tier academic medical environments backed by BJH medical standards and resources.
A candidate that has proven familiarity with inpatient environments and proficiency in acute care medicine would excel well within this role.
Core Rotation
7-on / 7-off rotation (Monday–Sunday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM).
Shift Availability
Opportunities for shift based schedules are available. Averages fourteen (14) shifts per calendar month, with flexible shift-based options available.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Provides direct patient care to include obtaining patient history, performing patient assessment via observation, interview and examination; orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies; performs preventative health assessments, screenings, immunizations and care; provides direct treatment and management of acute and chronic disease conditions; develops and implements patient-centered plan of care in collaboration with physicians, patients, consultants, nurses, ancillary care providers and others as appropriate to the patient's condition.
May bill for services covered by collaborative practice agreement.
Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning disease management, complication prevention, disease prevention, and quality of life improvement measures, and outcome management activities.
Monitors/ensures accuracy of patient medical records; maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.
Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards.
Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources; may perform diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations.
Champions the safety and quality of care for patients using ITB therapy and serves as an expert in the care and management of ITB pumps. Helps develop a detailed educational program for the patients and lead the quality and safety initiative for the program.
Serves as clinical expert regarding rehabilitation nursing while demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill in complex clinical nursing situations.
Provides management services for clinical research study projects; monitors participating subjects, including medication administration and family/patient education.
Works in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Regularly participates in constant quality improvement and process improvement activities centered on the goal of providing exceptional, evidence-based patient care.
Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
Contributes to the advancement of the rehabilitation nursing profession as a whole through research, publications, and presentations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
Exposure to chemicals
Requires protective devices
Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements
Patient care setting
Direct patient care setting
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at desk or table
Typically standing or walking
Typically bending, crouching, stooping
Using tools requiring high dexterity
Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)
Equipment
Office equipment
Lab/research 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.
Education
Master's 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
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
We are seeking a dedicated NP or PA to join our team. Below are additional requirements and information based on each role.
Required Qualifications - Nurse Practitioner
Master of Science in Nursing with emphasis in the Nurse Practitioner program.
Advanced Practical Nurse licensure (or ability to successfully obtain licensure within three months of date of hire).
Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements).
Required Qualifications - Physician Assistant
Graduate of PA program.
Current PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, or ability to obtain within three months of date of hire.
Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree - Nurse Practitioner, Master's degree - Physician Assistant Studies
Certifications / Professional Licenses (Preferred)
Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Certified Nurse Practitioner - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Certified Nurse Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Physician Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Physician Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Work Experience - Preferred
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills - Preferred
Adaptability, Clinical Decision Making, Clinical Diagnostics, Communication, Customer Empathy, Detail-Oriented, Disease Management, Epic EHR, Family Support, HIPAA Compliance, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relationships, Multitasking, Organizing, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Evaluations, Patient Management, Pharmacology, Preventive Care, Teamwork, Time Management
Grade
S31
Salary Range
$97,000.00 - $174,600.00 / 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.
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 or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 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:
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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Worksite address
st. louis, MO, 63146, US
Who can apply
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