Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Nutritional Science

divh2Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant/h2pWe are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team. Provides primary and/or specialty nursing and/or medical care in a variety of settings; works under physician oversight as required by state regulation. The Division of Obesity and Nutritional Science, a world class institute with a history of cutting-edge research, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support and conduct clinical research studies focused on diet, nutrition, and disease prevention. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in working with study participants in a clinical research setting. Research participants are seen Monday through Friday in a clinical setting. Our collaborative, team-oriented environment provides strong support and encourages professional growth./ppPrimary Duties Responsibilities:/pulliProvides 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 patients condition./liliMay bill for services covered by collaborative practice agreement./liliProvides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning disease management, complication prevention, disease prevention, and quality of life improvement measures, and outcome management activities./liliMonitors/ensures accuracy of patient medical records; maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc./liliMaintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards./liliManages 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./liliChampions the safety and quality of care for patients using ITB therapy and serves as an expert in the care and management of ITB pumps. Helps develop a detailed educational program for the patients and lead the quality and safety initiative for the program./liliServes as clinical expert regarding rehabilitation nursing while demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill in complex clinical nursing situations./liliProvides management services for clinical research study projects; monitors participating subjects, including medication administration and family/patient education./liliWorks in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental and infection control standards./liliRegularly participates in constant quality improvement and process improvement activities centered on the goal of providing exceptional, evidence-based patient care./liliEnhances professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops./liliContributes to the advancement of the rehabilitation nursing profession as a whole through research, publications, and presentations./liliPerforms other duties as assigned./li/ulpWorking Conditions:/pulliNormal office environment/liliExposure to blood-borne pathogens/liliExposure to chemicals/liliRequires protective devices/liliDust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements/liliPatient care setting/liliDirect patient care setting/li/ulpPhysical Effort:/pulliTypically sitting at desk or table/liliTypically standing or walking/liliTypically bending, crouching, stooping/liliUsing tools requiring high dexterity/liliOccasional lifting (25 lbs or less)/li/ulpEquipment:/pulliOffice equipment/liliLab/research equipment/liliClinical/diagnostic equipment/li/ulpThe 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./ppRequired Qualifications:/ppEducation:/ppMasters degree/ppCertifications /Professional Licenses :/ppThe 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/ppWork Experience:/ppNo specific work experience is required for this position./ppSkills:/ppNot Applicable/ppDrivers License:/ppA drivers license is not required for this position./ppMore About This Job:/ppWe are seeking a dedicated NP or PA to join our team. Below are additional requirements and information based on each role:/ppRequired Qualifications:/ppNurse Practitioner/pulliMaster of Science in Nursing with emphasis in the Nurse Practitioner program./liliAdvanced Practical Nurse licensure (or ability to successfully obtain licensure within three months of date of hire)./liliCertain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty./liliBasic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements)./li/ulpPhysician Assistant/pulliGraduate of PA program./liliCurrent PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, or ability to obtain within three months of date of hire./liliCertain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty./liliBasic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements)./li/ulpPreferred Qualifications:/pulli2+ years of clinical NP experience in an inpatient, outpatient, or procedural setting./liliDemonstrated experience providing patient education and counseling related to procedures, medications, lifestyle, or disease management./liliPrior experience in clinical research, including working with study protocols, informed consent, and regulatory requirements (e.g., IRB, GCP)./liliStrong skills in clinical documentation and use of electronic medical records and research data capture systems (REDCap)./liliExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with participants from diverse backgrounds./liliStrong attention to detail and adherence to protocols, with a high level of reliability and professionalism./liliAbility to work independently within a multidisciplinary team and manage multiple concurrent studies or participants./li/ulpGrade: S31/ppSalary 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 ones qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget./ppQuestions:/ppFor frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ./ppAccommodation:/ppIf 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./ppAll 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./ppPre-Employment Screening:/ppAll 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./ppBenefits Statement:/pulliUp to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time./liliCompetitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance./liliTake advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees./liliWashU provides/li/ul/div