Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Staff Nurse within department provides the main clinical support to students and shares in the administrative and reception functions for all clients seen within department.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and clinical support including taking and recording of vitals, obtaining weights, arranging EKGs or other tests.
- Develop, input and manage the master schedule.
- Provide emotional support to clients.
- Speak with parents, faculty and staff as needed.
- Provide both phone and in-office reception responsibilities.
- Respond to requests for refills of medication.
- Coordinate referrals and administer Patient Assistant Programs as needed.
- Assist with triage for walk-in clients or other students experiencing emotional difficulty.
- Fulfill administrative responsibilities within the department including participation in staff meetings, accurate and timely record keeping, involvement in agency committees and planning.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Two years of Registered Nursing work in a hospital, office or school nursing environment.
- Professional nursing principles, procedures and techniques which may include care and treatment of psychiatry clients.
- Medical and psychological terminology.
- Medications which may include psychotropic drugs and effects on psychiatric patients.
- Certain positions may require knowledge of regulations pertaining to psychiatric nursing and knowledge of trauma-informed care,.
- Certain positions may require knowledge of symptoms and behavior patterns of emotionally disturbed mentally ill patients and medical and psychiatric emergency procedures.
- Apply professional nursing care principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of departmental clients.
- Develop interpersonal therapeutic relationships with departmental clients.
- Comply with state laws, rules, regulations, protocols and procedures.
- Use professional judgment to ascertain and to apply appropriate intervention techniques with clients in crisis with sensitivity, tact and diplomacy.
- Use effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current Missouri RN licensure 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).
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
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
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.
- Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.
- 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? Weโve 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 Universityโs 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 โ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.
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