Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatric Orthopedic Trauma

Job Title: Pediatric Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job Summary

Seeking a dedicated NP or PA to join our Pediatric orthopedic team. This role will function at SLCH in both inpatient and ambulatory settings, Monday - Friday. Will treat pediatric trauma patients by assisting in daily rounds, coordination of care, discharge planning, etc. Outpatient duties include time in orthopedic trauma clinic as well as performing sedated reductions.

Primary Duties & 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 patients condition.

Additional Responsibilities

• May bill for services covered by collaborative practice agreement;
• Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning disease management, complication prevention, disease prevention, and quality of life improvement measures, and outcome management activities;
• Monitors/ensures accuracy of patient medical records; maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards;
• 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;
• Champions the safety and quality of care for patients using ITB therapy and serves as an expert in the care and management of ITB pumps;
• Helps develop a detailed educational program for the patients and lead the quality and safety initiative for the program;
• Serves as clinical expert regarding rehabilitation nursing while demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill in complex clinical nursing situations;
• Provides management services for clinical research study projects; monitors participating subjects, including medication administration and family/patient education;
• Works in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental and infection control standards;
• Regularly participates in constant 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;
• Contributes to the advancement of the rehabilitation nursing profession as a whole through research, publications, and presentations.

Working Conditions

• Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Exposure to chemicals
• Requires protective devices
• Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements
• Patient care setting
• Direct patient care setting
• Physical Effort: Typically sitting at desk or table, typically standing or walking, typically bending, crouching, stooping, using tools requiring high dexterity, occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)

Required Qualifications

• Education: Masters degree
• Certifications/Professional Licenses:
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
• Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Certified Nurse Practitioner - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Certified Nurse Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Physician Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Physician Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position
• Skills: Not Applicable
• Drivers License: A drivers license is not required for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Masters degree - Nurse Practitioner, Masters degree - Physician Assistant Studies
• Certifications/Professional Licenses:
• Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Certified Nurse Practitioner - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Certified Nurse Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Physician Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Physician Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting
• 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

Salary Range

• $93,300.00 - $167,800.00 / Annually

Benefits

• 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
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 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.

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 Universitys 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.

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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.