RN Staff Nurse II - Pediatrics Ambulatory Care

Location: St. Louis

RN Staff Nurse II
- Pediatrics Ambulatory Care# Join us today## RN Staff Nurse II
- Pediatrics Ambulatory Care Apply:
On Campus/Onsite:
Washington University Medical Campus:
Shiloh, IL:
Town and Country, MO:
Florissant, MO:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR98458#
** Location
* * SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110#
** Scheduled Hours
** 40#
** Position Summary
** The Department of Pediatrics at WashU Medicine is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with at least two years of pediatric experience to join its Pediatric Ambulatory Care team. This role supports a multidisciplinary outpatient practice serving pediatric patients across multiple specialty clinics, offering nurses the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of providers and specialists while caring for a wide range of patient populations.
The nurse will be responsible for rooming patients, obtaining vital signs and growth measurements, administering immunizations, medications, and treatments, assisting providers with tests, screenings, and procedures, and providing education and support to pediatric patients and their families.
Work Location & Schedule Details    
• Primary Site:
St. Louis Children’s Hospital     
• Coverage Requirements:
Occasional floating/coverage to CSCC West, Shiloh, and Graham Road locations as needed.

• Shift Details:
Daytime hours, Monday through Friday. No Nights, No Weekends, No Holidays#
** Job Description
**** Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

*** 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.
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* 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
* Typically bending, crouching, stooping
* Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)
* Typically standing or walking 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.#
** Required Qualifications
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* Education:

** Associate Degree In Nursing Or Diploma In Registered Nursing
** Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:
** The list below…