Nurse Practitioner - Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

Scheduled Hours

40

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Pulmonary and Critical Care provides comprehensive outpatient care for patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) and other complex pulmonary conditions. The NP delivers advanced diagnostic evaluations, manages high-acuity patients, develops individualized treatment plans, and coordinates care across multiple specialties within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. Patients are primarily seen at the Center for Advanced Medicine, with potential care at Barnes-Jewish West County and Sunset Hills.

• Provide comprehensive outpatient care for patients with ILD and other complex pulmonary conditions.
• Perform advanced diagnostic evaluations and assessments for patients with suspected or established ILD.
• Manage high-acuity patients with progressive respiratory disease, significant symptom burden, multiple comorbidities, and frequent hospitalizations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans, including immunosuppressive therapies, antifibrotic medications, and oxygen management strategies.
• Conduct longitudinal disease monitoring and adjust treatment plans based on clinical status, diagnostic findings, and patient response.
• Coordinate care across multiple specialties to ensure seamless, patient-centered management.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary ILD team, including physicians, nurse coordinators, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide patient and family education regarding disease processes, treatment options, medication management, and self-care strategies.
• Participate in care transitions and hospitalization follow-up to reduce readmissions and optimize patient outcomes.
• Document patient encounters and treatment plans in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Engage in ongoing ILD‑specific training and professional development to maintain expertise in the diagnosis and management of interstitial lung disease.

• 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

• 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)

• Office equipment
• Lab/research equipment
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment

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

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.

Prior

Experience:

• Prior experience in pulmonary medicine and/or intensive care settings.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and care coordination skills.
• Ability to effectively manage complex patients within a multidisciplinary specialty practice.

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$93,300.00 – $ per annum

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