RN Staff Nurse I - Neurology
About The Position
A highly collaborative and caring neurology clinic at the main medical campus is seeking a flexible, fast-learning Staff Nurse I. This outpatient role supports a dedicated team of providers and staff, serving as a vital liaison for older adults navigating memory-related conditions. The clinic environment is exceptionally supportive, featuring cohesive team dynamics and highly approachable, helpful physicians. The selected candidate manages daily clinic flow, performs patient testing, draws blood, and assists providers during clinical procedures. They also act as the primary liaison between patients and providers by managing MyChart messages and telephone inquiries, while additionally helping patients complete required medical paperwork and documentation.
Requirements
- Associate degree - Nursing
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- No specific work experience is required for this position.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current RN licensure in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, in accordance with Compact Act.
- Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
Nice To Haves
- Clinical Setting (2 Years)
- Related Medical (1 Year)
- Active Listening
- Adaptability
- Customer Empathy
- Detail-Oriented
- Effective Written Communication
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Emergency Situations
- Epic EHR
- General Nursing
- Handling Crisis Situations
- Medication Administration
- Nursing Practice
- Oral Communications
- Patient Charting
- Patient Education
- Prioritization
- Team Collaboration
- Vital Signs
Responsibilities
- Utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care.
- Provides patient care, which may include administering medication, performing procedures and monitoring patient status in accordance with approved nursing practice.
- Provides appropriate counsel and education to patients/families regarding disease process and symptom management.
- Maintains medical records requiring appropriate and timely recording of patient information.
- Consults with members of the health care team, adjusting nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assists the health care provider with examinations, procedures, prescription refills and other processes related to direct patient care.
- Maintains required skills and competencies and participates in educational programs, staff meetings and in services such as CPR as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
- Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
- Adult care resources.
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
