Nurse Practitioner - WUCA Grant Medical & Diabetes Associates

## Nurse Practitioner - WUCA Grant Medical & Diabetes Associates Apply:
On Campus/Onsite:
Washington University Medical Campus:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR97421#
** Location
* * ST. LOUIS, MO 63108#
** Scheduled Hours
** 40#
** Position Summary
** WUCA Grant Medical & Diabetes Associates (GMDA) is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join its highly collaborative and supportive team of Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers.
Conveniently located in the Central West End near the BJC/WashU Medicine campus, the clinic operates Monday through Friday during daytime hours. The Nurse Practitioner will diagnose and treat a broad range of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology conditions and participate in a shared call rotation with all providers.
As part of Washington University Clinical Associates (WUCA), the incoming provider will practice within their full scope of certification, operating under state-required physician oversight and Barnes-Jewish Hospital medical by-laws and collaborative practice agreement. Providers in this practice enjoy a seamless referral network to Barnes-Jewish Hospital, granting them and their patients direct access to top-tier technological and consultative support.#
** 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

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