Nurse Practitioner - Hematology - (Inpatient)

About the role

We are seeking a collaborative and patient-centered Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Inpatient Hematology Service. This role works closely with attending physicians, and hematology fellows to provide exceptional care for hospitalized patients with complex hematologic disorders.

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, screenings, 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.
• Bills for services covered by collaborative practice agreement.
• Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• 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, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Regularly participates in continuous 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.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• M.S.N. - Master Of Science In Nursing - Nurse Practitioner
• Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
• Certified Nurse Practitioner - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Certified Nurse Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills

• Not Applicable

Benefits

• 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. 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.