RN Staff Nurse II - Pediatrics Academic Medicine

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

40

This key role will support general pediatric physicians within the Division of Academic Pediatrics in providing clinical care in a dynamic outpatient setting. This position is during regular clinic hours Monday thru Friday with no weekends. Primary role is triaging care and managing tasks related to general pediatric patients including paperwork, orders and scheduling patients. Potential procedure skills we are looking for include ability to give vaccines, obtain respiratory swabs (NP swab, Strep Throat testing), and catheterized urine samples.

Position provides specialized patient care and education for patients receiving treatments and examinations according to established procedures. The work location will primarily be at the Academic Pediatric clinic is Children’s Hospital. Secondary coverage will be at clinic at Washington University Specialty Care – North County with the potential to be at other clinic locations if needed.

Performs and documents assessment of the patient/family (biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, spiritual and environmental); collects and analyzes data from the medical record in order to coordinate patient care. Directs and/or 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/family 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. Demonstrates cost-effective work habits by setting priorities and properly managing supplies and equipment. Assists the health care provider with examinations, procedures, prescription refills and other processes related to direct patient care.

Participates in quality improvement activities to ensure appropriate clinical outcome. Professional contributions, including presentations, preceptorships/mentorships, committee participation, community service, inclusion on research or professional publications or local, regional or national professional organization leadership roles. Performs other duties as outlined in specialty-specific job responsibilities.

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 Typically bending, crouching, stooping 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 In Nursing Or Diploma In Registered 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:
  
  Clinical Specialty (2 Years)
• Skills:
  
  Not…