RN Staff Nurse II - Pediatrics Outpatient Care

Location: Saint Louis, MO 63110

About the role

The WashU Department of Pediatrics is seeking a dedicated, high-energy Staff Nurse II to join its dynamic, outpatient pediatric ambulatory clinic. The Staff Nurse II delivers comprehensive, holistic pediatric care by conducting thorough patient and family assessments, analyzing medical records, and seamlessly coordinating specialized care across disciplines. This role offers a consistent schedule with no inpatient rotations, nights, weekends, or holidays. While rooted at the Main St. Louis Children's Hospital (SLCH) location, this position provides opportunities to expand skills and support care at the West County (CSCC), Graham Road, and Shiloh, IL sites as needed.

Schedule

Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM – 4:15 PM, with occasional late shifts (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, or until the final patient departs).

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents assessment of the patient/family (biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, spiritual, and environmental); collects and analyzes data from the medical record in order to coordinate patient care.
• Directs and/or provides patient care, which may include administering medication, performing procedures, and monitoring patient status in accordance with approved nursing practice.
• Provides appropriate counsel and education to patients/family regarding disease process and symptom management.
• Maintains medical records requiring appropriate and timely recording of patient information.
• Consults with members of the health care team, adjusting nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates cost-effective work habits by setting priorities and properly managing supplies and equipment.
• Assists the health care provider with examinations, procedures, prescription refills, and other processes related to direct patient care.
• Participates in quality improvement activities to ensure appropriate clinical outcomes.
• Contributes professionally through presentations, preceptorships/mentorships, committee participation, community service, inclusion in research or professional publications, or leadership roles in local, regional, or national professional organizations.
• Performs other duties as outlined in specialty-specific job responsibilities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Missouri RN licensure in accordance with Compact Act.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications without a skills assessment component are not sufficient).
• Two years of clinical specialty experience.
• Advanced clinical skills (e.g., PALS, ACLS, IV Certification, Bone Marrow Biopsy), if applicable.
• Completion of National Specialty Certification relevant to the area where working, if applicable.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Registered Nursing.
• Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing.
• Certifications/Licenses:
  • Basic Life Support – American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • Registered Nurse – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation or Missouri Division of Professional Registration.
• Work Experience:
  • Required: 2 years in a clinical specialty.
  • Preferred: 3 years in nursing.
• Skills:
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
  • Bone Marrow Biopsy.
  • Clinical Care.
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR), including Epic EHR.
  • Emergency Care and handling emergency situations.
  • General Nursing.
  • HIPAA Regulations.
  • IV Infusions.
  • Medical Oncology and Renal Nursing.
  • Medical Record Reviews.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
  • Pediatrics.
  • Vital Signs.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment with exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Requires protective devices in a patient care setting.
• Physical effort includes:
  • Typically sitting at a desk or table.
  • Bending, crouching, stooping.
  • Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).
• Use of office equipment and clinical/diagnostic equipment.

Pay

Salary Range: $64,500.00 - $109,900.00 annually. The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in this job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including qualifications, performance, equity with others in the department, market rates, and department budget.

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.
  • Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
  • Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, combining 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) and financial resources.
  • Access to dietitians.
• Family:
  • 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child.
  • Family care resources for childcare and adult care needs.
  • Tuition coverage for employees and their families, including 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years of service.