Nurse Practitioner - PEDS Otolaryngology

Washington University in St Louis • St Louis, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the growing Pediatric ENT team at WashU Medicine as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner providing outpatient care for children with a wide range of ear, nose, and throat conditions. The role is primarily based at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, with possible future expansion into community clinic locations. The Nurse Practitioner provides primary and specialty ambulatory care under physician oversight as required by state regulations. Practice is guided by specialty certification, Barnes-Jewish Hospital medical staff bylaws, and applicable collaborative practice agreements.

The schedule is Monday through Friday during standard clinic hours, with the option to work four 10-hour days after orientation and training. Professional development includes dedicated APP mentorship, grand rounds, lectures, and hands-on learning with specialists. The position includes direct patient care, care planning and management, patient and family education, clinical research support, documentation, and participation in quality improvement activities.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner.
• APN licensure or ability to obtain licensure within three months of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; online-only BLS certification without a skills assessment component is not accepted.
• Additional certifications may be required depending on specialty area.

Nice To Haves

• Prior pediatric Nurse Practitioner experience.
• Commitment to family-centered care and collaborative work within a specialized pediatric team.
• Skills in 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.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient histories and assess patients through observation, interviews, and examinations.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies.
• Provide preventive health assessments, screenings, immunizations, and care.
• Treat and manage 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 other healthcare providers or community resources; perform diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations.
• Bill for services covered by a collaborative practice agreement, when applicable.
• Counsel and educate patients and their families or caregivers about preventive health, treatment options, and community resources.
• Monitor the accuracy of patient medical records and maintain required reports, records, and statistics.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment in accordance with clinic and hospital standards.
• Provide management services for clinical research study projects, including monitoring participating subjects, medication administration, and patient and family education.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Participate regularly in continuous quality improvement and process improvement activities to support 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 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, plus family care resources for childcare and adult care.
• 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