Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
As a Registered Nurse (RN) in Allergy and Immunology this dedicated professional efficiently manages daily clinic operations while directly contributing to patient care. Key responsibilities include overseeing smooth clinic workflows rooming patients administering various injections such as allergy immunotherapy biologics and vaccines conducting various tests like skin/drug/venom testing and spirometry as well as facilitating drug desensitization or challenges. They are responsible for preparing weekly patient charts anticipating specialized testing needs and ensuring adequate supplies to support efficient clinic functioning.
Working Hours: 40 Hrs MondayFriday 8AM4:30PM (assigned days during the week to close the clinic)
Location: 1110 Highlands Plaza Drive St. Louis MO
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment
- Exposure to bloodborne 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
Drivers License:
A drivers 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 locationin 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 DetailOriented Effective Written Communication Electronic Health Records (EHR) Emergency Situations Epic EHR General Nursing Handling Crisis Situations Medication Administration Nursing Practice Oral Communications Patient Charting Patient Education Prioritization Team Collaboration Vital Signs
Grade
S25
Salary Range
$56200.00 $96100.00 / Annually
The 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 ones 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.
PreEmployment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to preemployment 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 UPass 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
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 Weve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family including dependent undergraduatelevel college tuition up to 100 at WashU and 40 elsewhere after seven years with us.
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