Nurse Practitioner - AP - Cardiology

Washington University in St. Louis•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

This mid-level provider will work with physicians providing primary care and urgent care. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Provide primary health care for a diverse population. Complete follow-up of individual patients as needed either by return visit, phone call, electronic communication or written letter. Perform minor procedures as necessary, such as suturing, splinting. Serve as a consultant for individuals traveling internationally, includes performing physical exams, ordering tests, prescribing medications as needed and counseling about immunization requirements. Serve on committees as assigned. Other duties as assigned. Schedule: Provide Saturday coverage as needed, approximately one time per month. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Alternative work schedules. Exposure to chemicals. On-Call (Beeper). Requires protective devices. Patient care setting. Direct patient care setting. Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table. Typically standing or walking. Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less). Ability to work in a multi-level office building and to travel by walking and use of vehicle to on and off campus locations. Ability to use stairs in buildings with no elevators. 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, Certified Nurse Practitioner - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Certified Nurse Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Physician Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Physician Assistant - 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: Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Missouri or Illinois, depending on work location, and all relevant education to obtain licensure. Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements). Preferred Qualifications: Primary care experience. College health experience. Orthopedic or sports related injury experience. Experience working in a primary care setting, physical exams, and minimal laboratory exams. Ability to utilize an electronic health record. Ability to collaborate with physicians. Independent in making clinical decisions. Ability to suture minor lacerations and do minor incision and drainage.

Requirements

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Missouri or Illinois, depending on work location, and all relevant education to obtain licensure.
Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Nice To Haves

Primary care experience.
College health experience.
Orthopedic or sports related injury experience.
Experience working in a primary care setting, physical exams, and minimal laboratory exams.
Ability to utilize an electronic health record.
Ability to collaborate with physicians.
Independent in making clinical decisions.
Ability to suture minor lacerations and do minor incision and drainage.
M.S. - Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
M.S. - Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Responsibilities

Provide primary health care for a diverse population.
Complete follow-up of individual patients as needed either by return visit, phone call, electronic communication or written letter.
Perform minor procedures as necessary, such as suturing, splinting.
Serve as a consultant for individuals traveling internationally, includes performing physical exams, ordering tests, prescribing medications as needed and counseling about immunization requirements.
Serve on committees as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Provide Saturday coverage as needed, approximately one time per month.

Benefits

Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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