Outpatient RN Staff Nurse – Mon–Fri, Impactful Care

Location: St. Louis

Position Summary

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

We are seeking an RN Staff Nurse, one with experience with immunosuppressed patients or musculoskeletal conditions is optimal. We provide outpatient care Monday
- Friday, 8 AM-5 PM. This role will see patients at two or three of our clinics located in North County, West County, South County and our Center for Advanced Medicine location.

The Rheumatology division offers a variety of specialized outpatient clinics across the St. Louis area which are designed to individualize our patient’s support and treatment for conditions such as those arising fromarthritis, musculoskeletal, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Our supportive and team-focused atmosphere promotes a positive work environment that fosters professional growth and development.

Provides primary and/or specialty nursing and/or medical care in a variety of settings; works under physician oversight as required by state regulation and functions within the RN’s scope of practice.



Job Description

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

• Typically 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:



Required Qualifications

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 :

More About This Job

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN licensure in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, in accordance with Compact Act.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Education:



Preferred…