Nurse Practitioner (Hybrid) - Endocrinology

Washington University in St Louis • Creve Coeur, MO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner provides primary and/or specialty nursing and medical care in a variety of settings, working under physician oversight when required by state regulation. The role operates within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practitioner’s specialty certification, Barnes-Jewish Hospital medical by-laws, and any applicable collaborative practice agreement.

The position provides direct patient care, including taking histories, assessing patients, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, performing preventive care, and managing acute and chronic conditions. The Nurse Practitioner develops and implements patient-centered care plans with physicians, patients, consultants, nurses, and other appropriate care providers; manages conditions through prescriptive authority or referrals; and may perform diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations.

The role also includes patient and caregiver counseling and education, maintaining accurate medical records, helping provide a safe and therapeutic care environment, and providing management services for clinical research projects. The Nurse Practitioner monitors study participants, including medication administration and education. The position follows departmental policies and safety standards, participates in quality and process improvement, and supports professional growth through education and continuing learning activities.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) as a Nurse Practitioner.
• APN licensure, or ability to successfully obtain licensure within three months of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; online certifications without a skills assessment component do not satisfy this requirement.
• Additional certifications may be necessary based on the area of specialty.

Nice To Haves

• 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, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient histories and perform patient assessments through observation, interview, and examination.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies.
• Perform preventive health assessments, screenings, immunizations, and care.
• Provide direct treatment and management of acute and chronic disease conditions.
• Develop and implement patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with physicians, patients, consultants, nurses, ancillary care providers, and others as appropriate.
• Manage health conditions through prescriptive authority or referral to healthcare providers or community resources.
• Perform diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations; may bill for services covered by a collaborative practice agreement.
• Counsel and educate patients and their families or caregivers about preventive health, treatment options, and community resources.
• Monitor and ensure the accuracy of patient medical records and maintain required reports, records, and statistics.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with clinic and hospital standards.
• Provide management services for clinical research study projects and monitor participating subjects, including medication administration and patient and family education.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Participate in quality and process improvement activities focused on exceptional, evidence-based patient care.
• Enhance professional growth through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays or coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Eligible employees may participate in a defined contribution 403(b) retirement savings plan, with employee and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness resources, including wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, an employee assistance program, financial resources, and access to dietitians.
• Four weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child and family care resources.
• Tuition coverage for employees and family, including dependent undergraduate tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time