Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
WashU Medicine is actively recruiting dedicated and skilled Acute Care Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to manage complex cardiac conditions with out dynamic healthcare teams in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. This advanced practice provider collaborates closely with our world-renowned Cardiologist in a fast-paced critical care environment. Cardiology experience coupled with critical care experience is a plus.
The APP will monitor, diagnose, and treat our critical care patients utilizing the full spectrum of tests and procedures. Patient cases range from complex valve disease, cardiac transplantation, cardiogenic shock, acute myocardial infarction, high-risk pulmonary embolism, post-cardiac arrest, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac tamponade, LVAD complications, and other complex cardiac conditions.
Bonus Opportunities:
$5K relocation bonus
Recurring retention bonus given after 12 months of employment and every 2 years thereafter
Job Details:
Full-time (average 40 hours per week)
(3) 12-13 hour shifts per week on average, consisting of up to 50% nights, weekends, holidays, and paid call
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides direct patient care to include obtaining patient history, performing patient assessment via observation, interview, and examination.
- Orders and interprets the full spectrum of diagnostic tests and procedures, including x-ray, electrocardiogram, hemodynamic monitoring, and laboratory tests.
- Performs critical care ultrasound.
- Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options, and community resources.
- Formulates differential diagnoses and diagnoses.
- Plans, implements, and directs treatment and management of patients with acute, critical, and/or complex conditions and evaluates outcomes of care.
- Documents patient history, physical examination, assessment, and plans of care in patient medical record.
- Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or provides referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
- Performs diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations.5%
- Performs invasive procedures commonly utilized in the critical care setting.
- Bills for professional services as permitted by collaborative practice agreement.
- Supports 24/7 staffing model, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Schedules staff in various critical care settings, including telemedicine.
- Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards.
- Works in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs as well as safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
- Participates in emergency and critical care situations, providing rapid assessment, stabilization, and initiation of treatment for the acutely ill or injured patients.
- Regularly participates in quality improvement and process improvement activities centered on the goal of providing exceptional, evidence-based patient care. Serves as clinical expert and leadership consultant to nursing.
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. - Master Of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Certifications:
The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) - American Nurses Credentialing Center, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Z - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association
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
- Current PA or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with license/certification to practice in the state of Missouri within 3 months of date of hire.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days.
Preferred Qualifications
- Critical Care or Cardiology experience highly preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Certifications:
No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Skills:
Not Applicable
Grade
S32
Salary Range
$100,700.00 - $181,200.00 / AnnuallyThe 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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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 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.Washington University is dedicated to building a 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.
