Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The WashU Department of Pediatrics is seeking a dedicated, high-energy Staff Nurse II to join its dynamic, outpatient pediatric ambulatory clinic. The Staff Nurse II delivers comprehensive, holistic pediatric care by conducting thorough patient and family assessments, analyzing medical records, and seamlessly coordinating specialized care across disciplines.

Working hands-on in the clinic, the Staff Nurse II provides direct clinical support—including administering medications, performing specialized procedures, monitoring patient status, and assisting providers with examinations and prescription refills. The role requires close collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to adjust care processes in real-time, alongside a commitment to driving clinical excellence through quality improvement initiatives and efficient resource management.

• Schedule: Offers a consistent schedule with no inpatient rotations. Shift times are Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM – 4:15 PM, with no nights, weekends, or holidays.

• Team: Collaborates alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team of RNs, Medical Assistants (MAs), Nurse Practitioners (NPs), and MDs spanning multiple pediatric specialties.

• Location: While rooted at the Main St. Louis Children's Hospital (SLCH) location, this position offers opportunities to expand skills and support care at the West County (CSCC), Graham Road, and Shiloh, IL sites as needed.

This is the perfect role for a nursing professional who is passionate about providing specialized care, empowering families through education, and collaborating with top-tier medical professionals.

Job Description

• 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, prescription refills 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 standing or walking
• 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 - M