Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Don’t miss this opportunity to join our team at WashU Department of Pediatrics!

This Staff Nurse II position supports our outpatient, pediatric multi-specialty clinics. This position provides specialized patient care and education for patients receiving treatments, examinations, etc., in a medical office according to established procedures.

This is a weekday, daytime position.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs and documents assessment of the patient/family (biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, spiritual and environmental); collects and analyzes data from the medical record in order to coordinate patient care.

• Directs and/or 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/family 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.

• Demonstrates cost-effective work habits by setting priorities and properly managing supplies and equipment.

• Assists the health care provider with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.

• Participates in quality improvement activities to ensure appropriate clinical outcome.

• Professional contributions, including presentations, preceptorships/mentorships, committee participation, community service, inclusion on research or professional publications or local, regional or national professional organization leadership roles.

• Performs other duties as outlined in specialty-specific job responsibilities.

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 bending, crouching, stooping

• 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:

A diploma, certification or degree is not required.

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, Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience:

Clinical Specialty (2 Years)

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.
• Completion of National Specialty Certification relevant to the area where working, if applicable.
• Current Missouri RN licensure 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).
• Advanced clinical skills (e.g., PALS, ACLS, IV Certification, Bone Marrow Biopsy).

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree - Nursing, M.S. - Master of Science - Nursing

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

Nursing (3 Years)

Skills:

Advanced Cardiac Life