Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
The St. Louis Children's Heart Station is a premier cardiovascular care unit embedded within the renowned St. Louis Children's Hospital. Our clinic boasts a highly skilled team consisting of 8 physicians, 10 Pediatric Cardiac Sonographers, 2 patient service representatives, 2 medical assistants, and 2 exercise physiologists. This multidisciplinary team is dedicated to providing top-tier cardiac testing and care for a diverse patient population.
Our team is composed of highly specialized professionals who collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional patient care. With a mix of experienced physicians, skilled cardiac sonographers, dedicated patient service representatives, medical assistants, and exercise physiologists, the team fosters a dynamic and supportive environment. Daily interactions are characterized by open communication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to achieving the best outcomes for our patients. The role involves close collaboration with colleagues across various disciplines to ensure comprehensive and efficient cardiac care.
A typical day in the Staff Nurse role at the St. Louis Children's Heart Station is both dynamic and rewarding. The primary responsibility involves supporting a robust cardiac testing enterprise that processes over 30,000 tests annually. The Staff Nurse will interact with families to provide education and follow-up on recommended cardiac monitoring, ensuring that patients and their families understand the procedures and their importance. The role also includes coordinating with inpatient units at St. Louis Children's Hospital to advise on the timing and logistics of cardiac testing. Additionally, the Staff Nurse is responsible for streamlining the cardiac testing process to make it as smooth and efficient as possible for patients and their families, contributing to an overall positive experience.
To excel in this role, a successful candidate should possess the ability to multitask effectively and thrive in a team-oriented environment. Clinical knowledge and a strong understanding of cardiac conditions and testing procedures are essential. Candidates should also exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
This is a weekday, daytime position. No weekends! No holidays!
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care.
- Provides patient care, which may include administering medication, performing procedures and monitoring patient status in accordance with approved nursing practice.Will performinpatient and outpatientEKGs when other staff are unavailable.
- Provides appropriate counsel and education to patients/families 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.
- Provides phone triage for the cardiac testing unit otherwise known as the Heart Stationinside St. Louis Children's Hospital.
- Assists the health care provider with examinations, procedures, prescription refills and other processes related to direct patient care.
- Maintains required skills and competencies and participates in educational programs, staff meetings and in services such as CPR as required.
- Oversees the placement, tracking and distribution of Cardiac monitors.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment
- Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
- Requires protective devices
- Patient care setting
- Direct patient care setting
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at desk or table
- Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
- Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less)
Equipment
- Office equipment
- Clinical/diagnostic equipment
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:
Associate degree - Nursing
Certifications:
The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
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:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current RN licensure in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, 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).
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:
Related Medical (1 Year)
Skills:
Active Listening, Adaptability, Customer Empathy, Detail-Oriented, Effective Written Communication, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Emergency Situations, Epic EHR, Family Support, General Nursing, Handling Crisis Situations, Medication Administration, Nursing Practice, Oral Communications, Patient Charting, Patient Education, Prioritization, Team Collaboration, Vital Signs
Grade
S25
Salary Range
$56,200.00 - $96,100.00 / 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/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 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.
Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse 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.
