RN Staff Nurse II - Pediatrics Ambulatory Care

Washington University in St Louis • St Louis, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Pediatrics at WashU Medicine is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join its Pediatric Ambulatory Care team. The role supports a multidisciplinary outpatient practice serving pediatric patients across multiple specialty clinics and works alongside a diverse group of providers and specialists. The nurse provides care to a wide range of patient populations, including rooming patients, obtaining vital signs and growth measurements, administering immunizations, medications, and treatments, assisting providers with tests, screenings, and procedures, and educating and supporting pediatric patients and their families.

The primary work site is St. Louis Children’s Hospital, with occasional floating or coverage at CSCC West, Shiloh, and Graham Road locations as needed. The schedule is daytime, Monday through Friday, with no nights, weekends, or holidays.

The nurse assesses patients and families, reviews medical records, coordinates and provides patient care, maintains timely medical records, collaborates with the health care team, and supports quality improvement and professional activities. The position is in a patient-care setting and involves exposure to blood-borne pathogens and the use of protective devices.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Associate degree in nursing or a diploma in registered nursing.
• At least two years of clinical specialty experience.
• Current Missouri RN licensure in accordance with the Compact Act.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; online BLS certifications without a skills assessment component do not meet the requirement.
• Completion of national specialty certification relevant to the work area, if applicable.
• Advanced clinical skills, such as PALS, ACLS, IV certification, or bone marrow biopsy.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing.
• Three years of nursing experience.
• Skills or experience in ACLS, bone marrow biopsy, clinical care, electronic health records, emergency care and situations, Epic EHR, general nursing, HIPAA regulations, IV infusions, medical oncology, medical record reviews, PALS, pediatrics, renal nursing, or vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and families across biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, spiritual, and environmental needs, and collect and analyze medical-record data to coordinate care.
• Direct and provide patient care, including administering medication, performing procedures, and monitoring patient status in accordance with approved nursing practice.
• Provide counseling and education to patients and families regarding disease processes and symptom management.
• Maintain medical records with appropriate and timely documentation of patient information.
• Consult with health care team members and adjust nursing care processes as needed to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Set priorities and manage supplies and equipment using cost-effective work habits.
• Assist health care providers with examinations, procedures, prescription refills, and other direct-care processes.
• Participate in quality improvement activities to support appropriate clinical outcomes.
• Contribute professionally through activities such as presentations, preceptorships or mentorships, committee participation, community service, professional publications, and professional organization leadership.
• Room patients; obtain vital signs and growth measurements; administer immunizations, medications, and treatments; assist with tests, screenings, and procedures; and educate and support pediatric patients and families.
• Perform other duties outlined in specialty-specific job responsibilities.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays or coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Eligible employees may participate in a defined contribution 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, with university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness resources including challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, an employee assistance program, financial resources, and access to dietitians.
• Four weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child and family care resources.
• Tuition coverage for employees and family members, including dependent undergraduate tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years of employment.

What This Job Offers

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