Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Position performs frontline care duties for patients in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) and Neurology under the direction of a physician; works under physician oversight as required by state regulation and functions within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practitioner’s specialty certification, Barnes-Jewish Hospital medical by-laws, and, where it exists, the collaborative practice agreement.

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• In collaboration with attending Epileptologists, evaluate and manage patients admitted to the EMU for characterization of events, and pre-surgical and surgical work-ups at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
• Co-coverage of rehabilitation patients admitted for Neurology rehabilitation service.
• Work with the physician team for ongoing development of population-specific teaching tools for patients and families.   
• Take active role in evaluating patients admitted to the EMU and Neurology rehabilitation service including history, physical and discharge, collecting, organizing and entering related documentation in the medical record.
• Monitor medical condition of patients, documenting and reporting changes as necessary to the EMU or Neurology team.
• Participate in team and family discussions related to patient status, progress, test results and/or care plans for patients.
• Attend Epilepsy surgery conference (Mondays, 2:30 PM) and Neuro rehab team meetings (Mondays and Thursdays at 1 PM).
• Maintain a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards. Obtain and document medical history, perform age-appropriate general physical and neurological exams, assess patients’ conditions and develop individual care plans for patients assigned.
• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Enhance professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
• Attend all relevant educational seminars and conferences and assist with population-specific guideline development/updates as indicated. Initiate appropriate diagnostic studies. Develop individualized plan of care, in collaboration with other health team members as needed.
• Prescribe and regulate medications, evaluating appropriateness and effectiveness.
• Coordinate the care of select patient populations to ensure promotion of health and wellness through education of patients/families, coordination of services and placing referrals.
• Facilitate and document development of comprehensive, individualized discharge and follow-up plan, in collaboration with health care team and family. Keep patient/family involved in all aspects of patient management process. Monitor/ensure accuracy of patient medical records, maintain all required reports, records, and statistics. Dictate letters to referring physicians or for chart documentation as per division policies.
• Effectively demonstrate leadership qualities. Serve as a role model for professional communication and effective problem solving.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing with emphasis in the Nurse Practitioner program.

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

• 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).

Grade

S30

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.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

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.