Nurse Practitioner (Part Time) - Emergency Medicine

Scheduled Hours

20

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.

Job Description

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

Working Conditions :

Job Location / Working Conditions

Physical Effort

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 :

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, Certified Nurse Practitioner - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Certified Nurse Practitioner - 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 :

Preferred Qualifications

Education :

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 : Not Applicable

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.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 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.

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at to view a summary of benefits.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment - fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.