RN Staff Nurse I - Pediatrics Cardiology

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

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care and education for patients receiving treatments, examinations, surgeries, etc., in a medical office according to established procedures.

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

• 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 to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Provides direct patient care, including administering medications, performing procedures, and monitoring patient status in accordance with approved nursing practice.
• Rooms pediatric cardiology patients in the outpatient clinic, including obtaining vital signs, reviewing history, preparing patients and families for provider evaluation, and assisting during visits as needed.
• Performs inpatient and outpatient EKGs when other staff are unavailable.
• Provides appropriate counseling and education to patients and families regarding disease processes, testing, and symptom management.
• Maintains accurate and timely medical records in accordance with documentation standards.
• Consults with members of the healthcare team and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Assists healthcare providers with examinations, procedures, prescription refills, and other activities related to direct patient care.
• Provides phone triage for urgent cardiac event monitor–related calls for the Cardiac Testing Unit (Heart Station) at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, escalating clinical concerns per established protocols.
• Oversees the placement, tracking, troubleshooting, and distribution of cardiac monitors.
• Travels to satellite clinic locations a few times per month using employer‑supplied transportation to support patient care and clinic operations.
• Maintains required skills and competencies and participates in educational programs, staff meetings, and required certifications (e.g., CPR).
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree