Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (PRN) - Emergency Medicine

This PRN position is for an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (NP/PA) providing direct patient care in the Emergency Department, assigned to at least one site. Providers may also be credentialed to practice at additional emergency departments within the system, including Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Barnes West County Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Christian Hospital Northeast, Christian Hospital Northwest Healthcare, Barnes-Jewish St. Peter’s Hospital, and Progress West Hospital. Emergency Medicine Physicians are available on-site 24/7 at all locations. Our clinical sites offer a mix of academic and community settings with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, including obtaining patient history, performing assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, and managing acute and chronic conditions.
• Develops and implements patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with physicians, patients, and other care providers.
• May bill for services covered by collaborative practice agreement.
• Provides counseling and education to patients and families on disease management, prevention, and quality of life improvement.
• Monitors and ensures accuracy of patient medical records; maintains required reports and statistics.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or referrals; performs diagnostic or therapeutic interventions as permitted by certification and state regulations.
• Champions safety and quality of care for patients using ITB therapy, including serving as an expert in ITB pump management and developing educational programs.
• Serves as a clinical expert in rehabilitation nursing, demonstrating autonomy in complex clinical situations.
• Provides management services for clinical research study projects, including monitoring subjects and providing education.
• Works in accordance with established policies, quality assurance programs, and safety standards.
• Participates in quality improvement and process improvement activities to enhance patient care.
• Engages in professional growth through educational programs, literature, and workshops.
• Contributes to the advancement of the rehabilitation nursing profession through research, publications, and presentations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (required).
• Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross; online certifications without skills assessment are not sufficient).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (online certifications without skills assessment are not sufficient).
• For Nurse Practitioners:
  • Master of Science in Nursing with emphasis in the Nurse Practitioner program.
  • Advanced Practice Nurse licensure (or ability to obtain within three months of hire).
• For Physician Assistants:
  • Graduate of a PA program.
  • Current PA licensure in Missouri and/or Illinois (or ability to obtain within three months of hire).
• Additional certifications may be required based on specialty.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minor procedural skills (e.g., suturing, abscess drainage, basic splinting).
• Emergency Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant certification or Certificate of Added Qualification in Emergency Medicine.
• 2+ years of experience practicing in an emergency department setting.
• Preferred certifications:
  • Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) – Illinois or Missouri.
  • Certified Nurse Practitioner – Illinois or Missouri.
  • Physician Assistant – Illinois or Missouri.

Skills

• Adaptability
• Clinical Decision Making
• Clinical Diagnostics
• Communication
• Customer Empathy
• Detail-Oriented
• Disease Management
• Epic EHR
• Family Support
• HIPAA Compliance
• Interpersonal Communication
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Multitasking
• Organizing
• Patient Care
• Patient Education
• Patient Evaluations
• Patient Management
• Pharmacology
• Preventive Care
• Teamwork
• Time Management

Working Conditions

• Variable work schedule, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• May require working shifts across multiple clinical sites, including:
  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • Missouri Baptist Medical Center
  • Barnes West County Hospital
  • Christian Hospital Northeast
  • Christian Hospital Northwest Healthcare
  • Barnes-Jewish St. Peter’s Hospital
  • Progress West Hospital
• Exposure to a broad range of patient acuity, from low to high complexity.
• Normal office environment with potential exposure to:
  • Blood-borne pathogens
  • Chemicals
  • Protective devices
  • Dust, dirt, grease, or other disagreeable elements
• Physical effort may include:
  • Sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping.
  • Using tools requiring high dexterity.
  • Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).
• Equipment used:
  • Office equipment
  • Lab/research equipment
  • Clinical/diagnostic equipment

Pay

Salary range: $97,000.00 - $174,600.00 per year.