Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine (Community)

Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary The Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner will provide direct patient care to patients in the emergency department at one of our community site locations including Christian Hospital, Northwest Healthcare, Barnes-Jewish St. Peterâ™s Hospital and Progress West Hospital. Physician support present 24/7 at all sites. Our clinical sites are a mix of academic and community settings that allow for vast learning opportunities from diverse patient populations. WashU in St.Louis offers a competitive salary and exceptional employee benefits, including generous vacation and holiday time, a 7-10% matching 403(b), dependent tuition and so much more! Variable work schedule which includes day, night, and weekend shifts. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities Provides direct patient care to include obtaining patient history, performing patient 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 to the patient's condition. 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. Salary Emergency Medicine stipend available commensurate with years of experience worked in Emergency Medicine (this is a supplemental payment in addition to the base salary). Working Conditions May require caring for a broad range of patient acuity, from low to moderate acuity, with the potential for complex or higher acuity patients 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 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 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: 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; (additionally APN licensure or ability to obtain within three months of hire; certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty; Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient) . Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position. Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. Additional Required Qualifications APN licensure or ability to successfully obtain licensure within three months of date of hire. Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty. Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirement). Preferred Qualifications Minor procedural skills (i.e., suturing, abscess drainage, basic splinting). Emergency Nurse Practitioner or Certificate of Added Qualification in Emergency Medicine. Three or more years of practicing in an emergency department setting. Grade S31 Salary Range $93,300.00 - $167,800.00 / 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. Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email View email address on click.appcast.io or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at View phone number on click.appcast.io and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. 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 Screening All 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 copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines 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 We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered. 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. For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: EEO Statement Washington University in St.Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. 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, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment “fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr