Nurse Practitioner - Bone & Mineral Diseases

Position Summary

The Division of Bone and Mineral Diseases is seeking a Nurse Practitioner, with experience in osteoporosis, endocrinology, or musculoskeletal conditions optimal. This role provides outpatient care Monday‑Friday, 8 AM‑5 PM, with no weekend requirements.

We offer a comprehensive approach to diagnosing, treating, and preventing osteoporosis and other skeletal disorders, including rare or genetic bone diseases and calcium or phosphorus disorders.

This NP functions within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practitioner's specialty certification, Barnes‑Jewish Hospital medical by‑laws, and any applicable collaborative practice agreement.

• Provides direct patient care: obtains patient history, performs 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.
• Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other health‑care 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.

• 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
• 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)
• 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.

• M.S.N. – Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Practitioner (required)
• APN licensure or ability to obtain licensure within three months of hire date
• Certifications:
  
  Advanced Practice Nurse (Illinois & Missouri), Basic Life Support (American Heart Association & American Red Cross), Certified Nurse Practitioner (Illinois & Missouri)
• No specific work experience is required (though additional experience in osteoporosis or related fields is preferred)
• Work Experience:
  
  no specific experience required
• Skills:
  
  Clinical decision making, clinical diagnostics, disease management, Epic EHR, family support, HIPAA compliance, interpersonal communication, patient care, patient education, patient evaluations, patient management, pharmacology, preventive care, teamwork, time management

Salary Range: $97,000.00 – $ annually (base…