About this opportunity
Washington University in St. Louis lists this Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Psychiatry opportunity in st. louis, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Summary
Provides primary and/or specialty nursing and/or medical care in a variety of settings; works under physician oversight as required by state regulation. The primary location is within St. Louis Children’s Hospital. This position includes 10-hour shift work a week on the consult service, assessing and providing treatment planning for patients presenting through the Emergency Department, responding to consults on the inpatient floor, and participating in other various activities throughout the hospital that align with advanced practice provider practice.
Schedule Hours
40
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.
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.
May bill for services covered by collaborative practice agreement.
Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
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.
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.
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 – Required Qualifications
Master's degree
Certifications / Professional Licenses – Required
Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
Basic Life Support – American Red Cross
Work Experience – Required
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills – Required
Not Applicable
Driver's License – Required
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job – 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).
More About This Job – 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 – Psychiatry
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with psychiatry experience is preferred for this position.
Preferred Qualifications – Education
Master's degree – Nurse Practitioner, Master's degree – Physician Assistant Studies
Preferred Qualifications – Certifications / Professional Licenses
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
Preferred Qualifications – Work Experience
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Preferred Qualifications – Skills
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
Psychiatric Care
Teamwork
Time Management
Working with Children
Grade
S31
Salary Range
$93,300.00 - $167,800.00 / 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.
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%.
Benefits Statement – Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Benefits Statement – 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.
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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