Nurse Practitioner - Nutritional Science

Location: St. Louis

## Nurse Practitioner - Nutritional Science Apply remote type:
On Campus/Onsite locations:
Washington University Medical Campus time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR95585#
** Scheduled Hours
** 40#
** Position Summary
** The Nurse Practitioner will have a unique dual-role opportunity supporting both clinical research initiatives and inpatient nutrition care. This position is primarily based on the Medical School campus and follows a Monday–Friday schedule, with daytime hours that may vary based on operational needs.
On the research side, the Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team conducting nutrition and metabolism studies. Responsibilities include performing specialized research procedures such as radial arterial line placement and fat and muscle biopsies, conducting physical examinations, educating participants, monitoring study progress, and supporting screening and enrollment activities.
In the clinical setting, the Nurse Practitioner will partner with a doctor to provide inpatient care for patients requiring advanced nutrition support. This includes evaluating and managing patients with complex nutritional needs as part of the Nutrition Support Team, contributing to treatment plans, and supporting high-quality patient outcomes.#
** Job Description
**** Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

*** 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.
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* 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
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* Education:

** M.S.N.

- Master Of Science In Nursing - Nurse Practitioner
** 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.

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
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* Work Experience:

** No specific work experience is required for this position.
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* Skills:

** Not…