RN Staff Nurse I - Pediatric Urologic Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis•Ann Arbor, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Don't miss the chance to join our team at WashU Department of Pediatric Urologic Surgery. We are a growing pediatric division which currently has 5 providers that see patients in several locations including St. Louis Children’s Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care in West County. Our staff is comprised of RNs, MAs and Medical Secretaries. The nurse helps to serve as a clinical resource in pediatric urology. The RN role is multifaceted with an emphasis on in-office procedures. This role also includes assisting providers with patient care, pre-op education, diagnostic testing and some administrative/back-office job duties. This position provides direct patient care and education for patients receiving treatments, examinations, surgeries, etc., in a medical office according to established procedures. This is a Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm role with no weekends or Holidays!

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
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

Related Medical (1 Year)
Active Listening
Adaptability
Customer Empathy
Detail-Oriented
Effective Written Communication
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Emergency Situations
Epic EHR
Family Support
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.
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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