Job Description

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Registered Nurse position within a busy student health primary care office provides nursing support to student-patients in a college health setting.


Washington University in St. Louis RN jobs offer a competitive salary and exceptional employee benefits. Enjoy 20 vacation days & 10 paid holidays a year, a 7-10% matching 403(b), dependent tuition and so much more! This RN position at Washington University in St. Louis offer a unique opportunity to combine student outreach and education with patient care. Most of our Registered Nurse jobs hold regular clinic hours â” no nights â” and all are within an environment characterized by innovation and excellence. Our clinic is situated on the Danforth campus of Washington University, in the heart of Clayton and near University City, and is uniquely embedded in Student Affairs within the Danforth Campus.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support including collecting and recording of vitals, obtaining weights, performing EKGs or other tests, assisting providers with procedures, administering standing orders as appropriate, and providing wound care.
• Triage studentsâ™ health needs including answering incoming calls, speaking with parents as needed, managing the provider visit schedule and triaging any student who arrives at SHS who does not have an appointment, utilizing triage protocols.
• Support allergy immunotherapy by providing continuous care for students with established therapy regimens.
• Facilitate public health measures of the campus community by delivering isolation guidance, contact tracing, data collection, assessing symptoms, monitoring for changes in condition and scheduling students for provider visits, as needed.
• Support STI screening by providing testing for asymptomatic students and scheduling assistance for students needing provider visits for symptomatic testing, treatment and PrEP.
• Administer IV fluids, medications, immunizations and treatments as ordered by providers.
• Assess patients at regular intervals and document appropriate notes in electronic medical record as to status, activity, treatments, medications, vital signs.
• Coordinate patient care between HABIF providers and physicians and services in the community including facilitating referrals and transfers, as needed.
• Provide home care instructions, discharge instructions and patient education.
• Assist providers in managing cases of anaphylaxis based on emergency protocols.
• Provide emotional support, coordinate care with psychologists/psychiatrists when appropriate.
• Fulfill administrative responsibilities within the department including participation in staff meetings, accurate and timely record keeping, and involvement in departmental committees and planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Two years of Registered Nursing work in a hospital, office or school nursing environment.
• Ability to apply professional nursing care principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and pharmacology.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to use professional judgment to ascertain and to apply appropriate intervention techniques with clients in crisis with sensitivity, tact and diplomacy.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care.
• Ability to collaborate with campus partners to assist with studentsâ™ health and wellness needs.
• Ability to comply with state laws, rules, regulations, protocols and procedures.
• Ability to function in new and emergent situations.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Missouri RN licensure 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).

Grade

S25

Salary Range

$56,200.00 - $96,100.00 / 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.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .

Accommodation

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.

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? Weâ™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:

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 Universityâ™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 â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

About Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis, a medium-sized, independent university, is dedicated to challenging its faculty and students alike to seek new knowledge and greater understanding of an ever-changing, multicultural world. The University offers more than 90 programs and almost 1,500 courses leading to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in a broad spectrum of traditional and interdisciplinary fields, with additional opportunities for minor concentrations and individualized programs. The faculty is composed of scholars, scientists, artists and members of the learned professions. They serve society by teaching; by adding to the store of human art, creativity, understanding, and wisdom; and by providing direct services, such as health care.

Connections working at Washington University in St. Louis

Job Tags

Holiday work, Night shift,

Similar Jobs