RN Staff Nurse I - Pediatrics Cardiology

Washington University in St Louis • St Louis, WA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Pediatrics at WashU Medicine is seeking a Staff Nurse I for the Heart Station team at St. Louis Children's Hospital. The Heart Station is a cardiovascular care unit that works with Washington University Physicians to support the outpatient and cardiac testing needs of WashU Pediatric Cardiology patients and St. Louis Children's Hospital. The team primarily serves pediatric patients and also supports adults through the Adult Congenital Heart Disease program. The team includes more than 40 professionals and provides services at satellite clinics in Missouri and Illinois.

The nurse provides direct and coordinated nursing care in the outpatient pediatric cardiology clinic and supports inpatient and outpatient cardiac testing. The role includes patient and family education, cardiac monitor follow-up and management, clinical documentation, and collaboration with healthcare providers. The nurse also travels to satellite clinics a few times per month using employer-supplied transportation.

The schedule is Monday through Friday during outpatient clinic hours, with no weekends, nights, or holidays. The position is based in a normal office environment and patient-care settings, with exposure to blood-borne pathogens and use of protective devices. Work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table, involves repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement, and may require occasional lifting of 25 pounds or less. Office and clinical/diagnostic equipment are used.

Applicants must graduate from an accredited nursing program, hold current RN licensure in Missouri and/or Illinois as applicable under the Compact Act, and have Basic Life Support certification with a skills assessment component. An associate degree in nursing is required; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and one year of related medical experience are preferred. No specific work experience is required. The annual salary range is $60,000 to $99,900.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN licensure in Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, 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 satisfy the requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• One year of related medical work experience.
• Skills in active listening, adaptability, customer empathy, attention to detail, written and oral communication, EHR and Epic EHR, emergency situations, family support, general nursing, crisis handling, medication administration, nursing practice, patient charting, patient education, prioritization, team collaboration, and obtaining vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Provide direct patient care, including administering medications, performing procedures, and monitoring patient status in accordance with approved nursing practice.
• Room pediatric cardiology patients in the outpatient clinic by obtaining vital signs, reviewing history, preparing patients and families for provider evaluation, and assisting during visits as needed.
• Perform inpatient and outpatient EKGs when other staff are unavailable.
• Counsel and educate patients and families about disease processes, testing, and symptom management.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records in accordance with documentation standards.
• Consult with healthcare team members and adjust nursing care processes as needed to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Assist healthcare providers with examinations, procedures, prescription refills, and other direct patient care activities.
• Provide phone triage for urgent cardiac event monitor–related calls for the Cardiac Testing Unit, escalating clinical concerns according to established protocols.
• Oversee placement, tracking, troubleshooting, and distribution of cardiac monitors.
• Travel to satellite clinic locations a few times per month using employer-supplied transportation to support patient care and clinic operations.
• Maintain required skills and competencies and participate in educational programs, staff meetings, and required certifications such as CPR.
• Perform 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 or coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Eligible employees may participate in a defined contribution 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, with employee and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness 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 their families, 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree