RN Full-time
Washington University Physicians

RN Staff Nurse I - Colon/Rectal Surgery

Washington University Physicians Creve Coeur, MO 63141, US

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Don’t miss the opportunity to join our team at WashU Department of Colon Rectal Surgery!

This group consists of 3 providers, 3 medical assistants and a nurse. The group collaborates well with one another and with the other sections in the office. Clinics move efficiently and RN/MAs work closely together to provide excellent patient care both inside and outside of clinics.

Clinics ranging with 10-20 patients in a half day. Patient population is surgery or procedure eligible patients with a medical condition associated with colon and rectal surgery. RN would be responsible for assisting the provider with patient care – including pre-op education, post-op care including wound and/or ostomy care, benign anal/rectal conditional care, and daily patient triage and medical questions or concerns. Although a part of WashU, this specific clinic is a bit smaller than the average and provides close staff and faculty working relationships. This section provides excellent patient care and continues to grow with their patient population.

Day to day responsibilities will consist of half day of clinic and a half day of administrative/ patient triage. RN will be responsible for ordering exams or medications for patients, as instructed by the provider. Additionally, the RN will be responsible for follow-through care for pre- and post-op patients, specifically with patients with a wound or ostomy in place. The RN will provide thorough patient education and be a point of contact for any patient concerns or questions.

This is a weekday, day time position. No weekends! No holidays!

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care.
  • Provides patient care, which may include administering medication, performing procedures and monitoring patient status in accordance with approved nursing practice.
  • Provides appropriate counsel and education to patients/families regarding disease process and symptom management.
  • Maintains medical records requiring appropriate and timely recording of patient information.
  • Consults with members of the health care team, adjusting nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Assists the health care provider with examinations, procedures, prescription refills and other processes related to direct patient care.
  • Maintains required skills and competencies and participates in educational programs, staff meetings and in services such as CPR as required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

  • 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
  • Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
  • Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less)


Equipment

  • Office 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:

Associate degree - Nursing


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, Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration


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.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
  • Current RN licensure in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, in accordance with Compact Act.
  • Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Wound and ostomy experience would be a real plus!

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Work Experience:

Related Medical (1 Year)

Skills:

Active Listening, Adaptability, Customer Empathy, Detail-Oriented, Effective Written Communication, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Emergency Situations, Epic EHR, Family Support, General Nursing, Handling Crisis Situations, Medication Administration, Nursing Practice, Oral Communications, Patient Charting, Patient Education, Prioritization, Team Collaboration, Vital Signs

Grade

S25

Salary Range

$60,000.00 - $99,900.00 / 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.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 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: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

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.

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