Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

WashU is seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Staff Registered Nurse (RN) to support the Division of Bone and Mineral Diseases. This role requires the ability to manage a high call volume, coordinate care efficiently, and multitask in a fast-paced environment while ensuring exceptional patient care.

In this role you will work closely with physicians, advanced practice partners, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes, offer patient education, symptom management, and care coordination. This position also participates in the assessment and management of metabolic bone disorders, particularly osteoporosis and Paget's disease.

Provides direct patient care and education for patients receiving treatments, examinations, etc., in an outpatient, medical office according to established procedures.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care.
• Provides patient care, which may include administering medication 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.
• Assists the health care provider with examinations, referrals, prescription refills and other processes related to direct patient care.
• Supports physicians by responding to patient requests via phone or MyChart.
• Maintains required skills and competencies and participates in educational programs, staff meetings and in services such as CPR as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
• 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:

Associate degree - Nursing

Certifications:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification 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:

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

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN licensure in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois depending on location  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).

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

B.S.N. - Bachelor of Science in Nursing, P.N - Diploma in Practical Nursing

Certifications:

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

Work Experience:

Related Medical (1 Year)

Skills:

Anatomy, Clinical Care, Communication, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Electrocardiography (EKG), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Epic EHR, HIPAA Compliance, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relationships, Medical Terminology, OSHA Compliance, Patient Care, Patient Medications, Phlebotomy, Physiology, Vital Signs

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