Location
CREVE COEUR, MO 63141
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
WashU is seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Staff Registered Nurse (RN) to support the Division of General Medicine and Geriatrics, primarily supporting Geriatric Primary Care and the Geriatric Assessment Clinic. This hybrid role includes both in-clinic and remote work and focuses on triage nursing, requiring the ability to manage a high call volume, coordinate care efficiently, and multitask in a fast-paced environment while ensuring exceptional patient care.
In this role, you will work closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes through patient education, symptom management, and care coordination. This position will also participate in the assessment and management of geriatric syndromes, including cognitive decline, falls, and polypharmacy concerns.
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.
Required Qualifications
Education:
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.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
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).
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:
Related Medical (1 Year)
Skills:
Active Listening, Adaptability, Customer Empathy,…