Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine

Washington University in St Louis
US - Missouri - St Louis
January 1, 2025

Scheduled Hours
40

Position Summary
The Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner will provide direct patient care to patients at Barnes-Jewish Hospital emergency department; providers will be also credentialed and may work at our community sites, including Barnes West County and Missouri Baptist Emergency Departments. Physician support present 24/7 at all sites.

Our clinical sites are a mix of academic and community settings that allow for vast learning opportunities from diverse patient populations. Washington University in St. Louis offers a competitive salary and exceptional employee benefits, including generous vacation and holiday time, a 7-10% matching 403(b), dependent tuition and so much more!

Variable work schedule which includes day, night, and weekend shifts.

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.

Salary

Emergency Medicine stipend available commensurate with years of experience worked in Emergency Medicine (this is a supplemental payment in addition to the base salary).

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

May require working shifts at all three of our clinical sites (Barnes-Jewish, Missouri Baptist, or Barnes West County hospitals)
May require caring for a broad range of patient acuity, from low to moderate acuity, with the potential for complex or higher acuity patients
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 QualificationsEducation:
M. S. N. - Master Of Science In Nursing - Nurse Practitioner

Certifications:
The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.

Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross

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 JobRequired Qualifications

APN 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 requirement).

Preferred Qualifications

Minor procedural skills (i. e. , suturing, abscess drainage, basic splinting).
Emergency Nurse Practitioner or Certificate of Added Qualification in Emergency Medicine.
3 or more years of practicing in an emergency department setting.

Preferred QualificationsEducation:
No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:
No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:
No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:
Clinical Decision Making, Clinical Diagnostics, Disease Management, Epic EHR, Family Support, HIPAA Compliance, Interpersonal Communication, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Evaluations, Patient Management, Pharmacology, Preventive Care, Teamwork, Time Management

Grade
S30

Salary Range
Base pay is commensurate with experience.

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.

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Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine

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