RN Staff Nurse II - Pediatrics Academic Medicine

LocationSAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours40
Position SummaryThis key role will support general pediatric physicians within the Division of Academic Pediatrics in providing clinical care in a dynamic outpatient setting. This position is during regular clinic hours Monday thru Friday with no weekends.
Primary role is triaging care and managing tasks related to general pediatric patients including paperwork, orders and scheduling patients. Potential procedure skills we are looking for include ability to give vaccines, obtain respiratory swabs (NP swab, Strep Throat testing), and catheterized urine samples. Position provides specialized patient care and education for patients receiving treatments and examinations according to established procedures.
The work location will primarily be at the Academic Pediatric clinic at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Secondary coverage will be at clinic at Washington University Specialty Care – North County with the potential to be at other clinic locations if needed.
Job Description
Primary Duties & 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.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
Requires protective devices
Patient care setting
Direct patient care setting
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at desk or table
Typically bending, crouching, stooping
Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)
Equipment
Office equipment
Clinical/diagnostic equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Associate Degree In Nursing Or Diploma In Registered Nursing
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.
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
Work Experience:
Clinical Specialty (2 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
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).
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree - Nursing, M.S. - Master of Science - Nursing
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
Nursing (3 Years)
Skills:
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
GradeS26
Salary Range$64,500.00 - $109,900.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment ScreeningAll external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower