Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hospital Medicine

Scheduled Hours

Position Summary

Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants (Advanced Practice Clinicians - APCs) in the division of Hospital Medicine provide care for hospitalized patients at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital.

APCs collaborate individually with physicians from the Washington University School of Medicine Division of Hospital Medicine.

APCs provide care for patients of varying complexity and occasionally in the event of a clinical deterioration. At all times, a hospitalist physician is available for consultation and involvement in patient care.

No outpatient or ambulatory care is required. While working closely with division physicians, APCs will be expected to operate with substantial clinical autonomy.

Candidates should be familiar with the provision of inpatient care and proficient in acute care medicine. Acute Care certification for Nurse Practitioners is not required, but is strongly preferred.

Position 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 scope of practice defined by the specialty certification, BJH medical by-laws, and, where it exists, the collaborative practice agreement.

The division has opportunities for day, evening, and night shifts. APCs are generally scheduled in 7 on / 7 off rotations, Monday-Sunday 7a-7p.

The hospitalist program seeks to expand scheduling of APCs to other shifts as we are responsible for 24 / 7 coverage in the hospital.

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, screening, 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 program, 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure.

Required Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner

• Master of Science in Nursing with emphasis in the Nurse Practitioner program.
• Advanced Practical Nurse 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 requirements).

Physician Assistant

• Graduate of PA program.
• Current PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and / or Illinois depending on location or ability to obtain within three months of date of hire.
• Certain / additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Grade

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

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.

Questions

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Accommodation

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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.
• Want to Live Near Your Work and / or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

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.

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EEO / AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups.

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, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment - fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.