About this opportunity
Washington University in St. Louis lists this Nurse Supervisor - Pediatrics Ambulatory Care opportunity in town and country, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Summary
The Nurse Supervisor for Pediatrics Ambulatory Care provides both clinical and operational leadership for a dynamic, multispecialty pediatric outpatient practice within the Department of Pediatrics at WashU Medicine. Based primarily at Children's Specialty Care Center West County supervising approximately 10 nurses and support staff including coverage needs at SLCH, Graham, and Shiloh.
Team Leadership & Development
Drive hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, and ongoing competency development for nursing and support staff.
Operational Excellence
A typical day may include rounding with team members, operational planning, responding to staffing needs, addressing patient care concerns, and providing direct clinical support when necessary.
Hands-On Support
Round daily with staff, address patient care needs, step in with direct clinical support when needed, and resolve real-time operational challenges.
Collaboration
Partner with providers, clinical teams, and leadership to maintain high standards of care across all locations. Reports to the Practice Office and Support Manager to build a supportive and engaged clinical team.
Schedule
Monday- Friday primarily standard clinic hours (7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.), with flexibility to adapt to operational and staffing needs.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Supervises nursing staff, including hiring/firing responsibilities, performance appraisals for subordinates, and initiating disciplinary action.
Coordinates patient services with physicians and staff to provide quality care in an effective manner, conducting rounds to ensure quality of patient care delivery.
Facilitates educational opportunities and quality improvement activities for staff to ensure compliance with medical school and regulatory guidelines.
Assigns/coordinates activities and duties of staff, orienting new staff, and advising administration of conditions and performance issues.
Provides direct patient care as needed, including development of patient care plans, administering medication, vitals, phlebotomy, monitoring IV therapies and maintaining records in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
Promotes/maintains good public relations with patients and families, acting as liaison between other departments.
Provides appropriate counsel to patients/families explaining medications, procedures and teaches care to ensure continuity of care and promote health care maintenance.
Monitors supplies/equipment ordering/repairing as required.
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
Typically standing or walking
Typically bending, crouching, stooping
Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)
Equipment
Office equipment
Clinical/diagnostic equipment
Education
Associate Degree/Diploma In Registered Nursing Or Diploma In Practical 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
Licensed Practical Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Licensed Practical Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Work Experience
Nursing (2 Years)
Skills
Not Applicable
Driver's License
A driver's license is not required for this position.
Additional Job Details
More About This Job
Graduate of an accredited nursing program, plus a minimum of 2 years of related nursing experience.
Current LPN or RN licensure in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, in accordance with the 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
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Additional Certifications
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Additional Work Experience
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Additional Skills
Active Listening
Communication
Critical Thinking
Cross-Functional Teamwork
Customer Empathy
Education Resource Development
Epic EHR
Family Support
General Nursing
Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Interpersonal Communication
Leadership
Nursing Practice
Organizing
Patient Care
Patient Care Management
Patient Care Services
Patient Education
Staff Hiring
Supervisory Management
Grade
S28
Salary Range
$74,200.00 - $133,500.00 / 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.
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.
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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 or shared ancestry, 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. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.
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