Washington University in St. Louis
Nurse Practitioner - Endocrinology - Inpatient Diabetes
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Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Join the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipid Research at WashU School of Medicine. We are seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to join our dedicated inpatient diabetes team at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
As part of a robust team spanning five services – including multiple Advanced Practice Providers – you will deliver excellence in inpatient glycemic care, implement evidence-based glucose-lowering therapies, and drive comprehensive discharge planning to ensure seamless transitional care for patients.
Professional Growth:
- Collaborate daily with leading endocrinology experts
- Gain direct access to world-class grand rounds, medical and scientific lectures, and continuous educational opportunities
Perks:
- Outstanding WashU benefits package included
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.
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
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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
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
Education:
- M.S.N. - Master Of Science In Nursing - Nurse Practitioner
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.
- Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
- Certified Nurse Practitioner - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Certified Nurse Practitioner - 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.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
- APN licensure or ability to successfully obtain licensure within three months of date of hire.
- Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
- Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirement).
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
- No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
- No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
- Clinical Decision Making
- Clinical Diagnostics
- Disease Management
- Epic EHR
- HIPAA Compliance
- Interpersonal Communication
- Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Patient Evaluations
- Patient Management
- Pharmacology
- Preventive Care
- Teamwork
- Time Management
Grade
S31
Salary Range
$97,000.00 - $174,600.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
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If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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