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. The NP manages a daily caseload of 5 to 10 hospitalized patients and coordinates transitions to outpatient care with the ID clinic. The clinician works alongside a multidisciplinary team of Infectious Disease faculty, fellows, pharmacists, residents, medical students, and peer nurse practitioners. Scheduled Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, no weekends, holidays, or on‑call. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Provides direct patient care: obtains patient history, performs assessment via observation, interview and examination; orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies; performs preventive 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 preventive health, treatment options and community resources. Monitors accuracy of patient medical records and maintains all required reports, records, statistics. 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 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 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. Required Qualifications 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. Work Experience: No specific work experience is required. Skills: Not applicable. Driver's License: A driver's license is not required. Preferred Qualifications APN licensure or ability to obtain licensure within three months of date of hire. Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty. Basic Life Support certification with skills assessment component. Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere. Certifications: No additional certification or licensure unless stated elsewhere. Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere. 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. Salary and Grade Grade: S31. Salary Range: $93,300.00 – $167,800.00 per year. Benefits Statement 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 retirement savings plan (403(b)) starting at 7% employee contribution. Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, employee assistance program, financial resources, access to dietitians. 4 weeks of caregiver leave; family care resources; tuition coverage for dependent undergraduate‑level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years. 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. Additional Information For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ. 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. All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre‑employment screening, including criminal background check, drug screen, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Washington University in St. Louis