Washington University in St. Louis
Location
St. Louis, Missouri
Salary
$93,300 - $167,800 / YEAR
Provides direct patient care including assessments, diagnostic interpretation, and treatment planning for psychiatric patients in the Emergency Department and inpatient units. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to manage acute and chronic conditions while maintaining accurate medical records and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
Requires a Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies along with appropriate state licensure and Basic Life Support certification. Experience in psychiatry is preferred, and candidates must be able to perform essential functions in a clinical setting.
Scheduled Hours 40
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 primary location is within St. Louis Children’s Hospital. This position includes 10-hour shift work a week on the consult service, assessing and providing treatment planning for patients presenting through the Emergency Department, responding to consults on the inpatient floor, and participating in other various activities throughout the hospital that align with advanced practice provider practice.
Job Description: Primary
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. 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 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: Master's degree 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 Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with psychiatry experience is preferred for this position.
Education: Master's degree - Nurse Practitioner, Master's degree - Physician Assistant Studies Certifications/Professional Licenses: Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Certified Nurse Practitioner - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Certified Nurse Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Physician Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Physician Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
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