Nurse Practitioner - Infectious Diseases (Inpatient)

Position Summary The Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides specialty medical and nursing care to hospitalized patients within a dynamic, collaborative consultant practice at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Functioning within the scope of practice defined by their specialty certification, hospital medical by‑laws, and state‑required collaborative practice agreements, the NP manages acute and chronic complicated infections, including bacterial, viral (including HIV), and fungal conditions. Managing a daily caseload of 5 to 10 hospitalized patients, this role seamlessly multitasks between direct inpatient assessment, electronic patient monitoring, and coordinating transitions to outpatient care with the ID clinic. Scheduled Hours 40 hours per week. Monday‑Friday schedule. No weekends, no holidays, no on‑call. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Provides direct patient care: obtaining patient history, performing assessment via observation, interview and examination; orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies; performs preventative health assessments, screenings, immunizations and care; provides direct treatment and management of acute and chronic disease conditions; develops and implements patient‑centered plan of care in collaboration with physicians, patients, consultants, nurses, ancillary care providers and others as appropriate. Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources; may perform diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations. May bill for services covered by collaborative practice agreement. Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources. Monitors/ensures accuracy of patient medical records; maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc. Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards. Provides management services for clinical research study projects; monitors participating subjects, including medication administration and family/patient education. Works in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental and infection control standards. Regularly participates in constant quality improvement and process improvement activities centered on the goal of providing exceptional, evidence‑based patient care. Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in‑service meetings and workshops. Working Conditions Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens Exposure to chemicals Requires protective devices Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements Patient care setting Direct patient care setting Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table Typically standing or walking Typically bending, crouching, stooping Using tools requiring high dexterity Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less) Equipment Office equipment Lab/research equipment Clinical/diagnostic equipment Education M.S.N. – Master Of Science in Nursing – Nurse Practitioner Certifications / Professional Licenses Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) – Missouri Division of Professional Registration Basic Life Support – American Heart Association Basic Life Support – American Red Cross Certified Nurse Practitioner – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Certified Nurse Practitioner – Missouri Division of Professional Registration Required Qualifications APN licensure or ability to obtain licensure within three months of hire. Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty. Basic Life Support certification (online BLS without skills assessment is not sufficient). Experience No specific work experience is required. Skills Clinical Decision Making Clinical Diagnostics Disease Management Epic EHR Family Support HIPAA Compliance Interpersonal Communication Patient Care Patient Education Patient Evaluations Patient Management Pharmacology Preventive Care Teamwork Time Management Driver's License Not required for this position. Salary Range $93,300.00 – $167,800.00 / Annually Benefits Personal 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. Defined contribution (403(b)) retirement savings plan, combining employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more. Family 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child. Family care resources available for continued childcare needs. WashU covers the cost of 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. EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Washington University in St. Louis