RN Staff Nurse I - Pediatrics Cardiology
About The Position
Provides direct patient care and education for patients receiving treatments, examinations, surgeries, etc., in a medical office according to established procedures. 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.
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).
- No specific work experience is required for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Related Medical (1 Year) work experience
- 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.
- Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- 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!
- 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
- Family care resources for your continued childcare needs.
- Adult care resources.
- 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
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
