Staff Nurse - Acute and Critical Care Surgery - 26677
Location: St. Louis Missouri
Description: Washington University in St. Louis is hiring Staff Nurse - Acute and Critical Care Surgery - 26677 right now, this career will be placed in Missouri. Detailed specification about this career opportunity please read the description below. Job Type/Schedule
This position is full-time and works approximately 40 hours per week.
This position is suppo! rted by contract funds and, as a result, possibly may not extend beyond an initial two year period. Normal clinical office setting with some exposure to infectious materials, toxic drugs, some moving, lifting and transferring of patients, considerable standing/walking and variable work schedule.
Department Name/Job Location
This position is in the Department of Surgery, Acute and Critical Care. This position is for the Medical School Campus.
Essential Functions
POSITION SUMMARY:
Position provides direct patient care and education for patients receiving treatments, examinations, surgeries involving wound care in a medical office according to established procedures.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care.
2. Directs and/or provides patient care which may include administering medication, performing! procedures and monitoring patient status in accordance with a! pproved nursing practice.
3. Provides appropriate counsel and education to patients/family regarding disease process and symptom management.
4. Maintains medical records requiring appropriate and timely recording of patient information.
5. Consults with members of the health care team adjusting nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
6. Demonstrates cost effective work habits by setting priorities and properly managing supplies and equipment.
7. Proficient in electronic data entry and database management (i.e.MS Excel, MS Access, and REDCap)
8. Assists the health care provider with examinations, procedures, prescription refills and other processes related to direct patient care.
9. Participates in quality improvement activities (including research projects) to ensure appropriate clinical outcome.
10. Maintains required skills and competencies and participates in education! al programs, staff meetings and inservices such as CPR as required.
11. Other duties as outlined in specialty specific job responsibilities.
Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Current Missouri RN licensure in accordance with Compact Act; Basic Life Support certification
Preferred Qualifications
1 year related experience preferred
Working knowledge of general nursing theory and practice with ability to recognize and interpret symptoms/conditions and ability to function in new and emergent situations.
Salary Range
Market driven compensation based upon experience.
Pre-Employment Screening
Offers made for this position are contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment screens, including a criminal background check, hair sample drug screen, and verification of required professional licenses, registrations, or certifications.!
Benefits
- Retirement Savings Plan
- 2! 2 vacation days
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Sick Time
- Tuition benefits for employee, spouse and dependent children
- Free Metro Link/ Bus pass
- Free Life Insurance
- Health, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Flex Spending Plan
- Other Benefits
EOE Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, ethnic minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
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This career starts available on: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 16:09:04 GMT
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