RN Staff Nurse II - Pediatrics Ambulatory Care
Washington University in St. Louis•Town and Country, MO
•Onsite
About The Position
This Staff Nurse II position supports outpatient, pediatric multi-specialty clinics at WashU Department of Pediatrics. The role involves providing specialized patient care and education for patients undergoing treatments and examinations in a medical office, adhering to established procedures. This is a weekday, daytime position.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Completion of National Specialty Certification relevant to the area where working, if applicable.
- Current Missouri RN licensure 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).
- Advanced clinical skills (e.g., PALS, ACLS, IV Certification, Bone Marrow Biopsy).
- Clinical Specialty (2 Years)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree - Nursing
- M.S. - Master of Science - Nursing
- Nursing (3 Years)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Clinical Care
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Emergency Care
- Emergency Situations
- Epic EHR
- General Nursing
- HIPAA Regulations
- IV Infusions
- Medical Oncology
- Medical Record Reviews
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Pediatrics
- Renal Nursing
- Vital Signs
Responsibilities
- Performs and documents assessment of the patient/family (biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, spiritual and environmental); collects and analyzes data from the medical record in order to coordinate patient care.
- Directs and/or 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/family 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.
- Demonstrates cost-effective work habits by setting priorities and properly managing supplies and equipment.
- Assists the health care provider with examinations, procedures, prescription refills and other processes related to direct patient care.
- Participates in quality improvement activities to ensure appropriate clinical outcome.
- Professional contributions, including presentations, preceptorships/mentorships, committee participation, community service, inclusion on research or professional publications or local, regional or national professional organization leadership roles.
- Performs other duties as outlined in specialty-specific job responsibilities.
Benefits
- Up to 22 days of vacation
- 10 recognized holidays
- 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
- 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
- Family care resources for 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
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
