RN Staff Nurse I - Plastic Surgery
About The Position
The RN Staff Nurse I in Surgery plays a vital role within a fast-paced, highly specialized outpatient clinic, supporting the care of both adult and pediatric patients undergoing advanced reconstructive, cosmetic, and limb salvage procedures. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside expert surgeons and APPs while contributing to a collaborative, high-volume clinical environment. In this role, the nurse assists with the coordination and delivery of patient care, ensuring efficient clinic flow while providing direct patient support throughout the surgical journey. The clinical setting is dynamic, with some locations seeing up to 130 patients per day, offering exposure to a wide variety of complex and rewarding cases. This is an outpatient-only role with no inpatient responsibilities. The nurse will care for a diverse patient population across specialties including: Head-to-toe reconstruction, Cosmetic procedures, Pediatric facial and nerve injuries, and Breast reconstruction and limb salvage. The role may involve travel between multiple clinic locations.
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.
- 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.
- Tuition coverage 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
