RN Staff Nurse I - Colon​/Rectal Surgery

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141

40

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!

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

• Typical 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.

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.

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…