Inpatient Nurse Practitioner - SLUCare Otolaryngology

Job Highlights:

Job Opportunity

At SSM Health, we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services, and SLUCare represents the academic medical practice of Saint Louis University, known for leading-edge care and groundbreaking research. SLUCare Otolaryngology is actively seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join our growing department at Saint Louis University Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center for Missouri and Illinois. This position will have inpatient responsibilities, as well as serve as the Tracheostomy Coordinator throughout the facility.

Job Details

• Practice in a new, state-of-the-art facility
• Academic environment
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30a - 3:30p. NO nights, weekends or call!
• Multidisciplinary patient-focused team
• Sign-on bonus eligible
• Opportunity to work with the division to develop role

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of nationally accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) Program
• Current NP licensure in appropriate state
• Experience in tracheostomies

Community Information

The St. Louis metro area is home to over 2.8 million residents and is filled with a rich history and wonderful attractions. Greater St. Louis offers world-class higher education, cultural institutions and attractions (botanical gardens, museums, symphony, zoo), major league professional sports, award-winning schools, Midwestern friendliness and housing costs below the national average.

Facility Description

SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health have partnered for decades to provide exceptional medical services to patients at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital, and most recently Saint Louis University Hospital.

SLUCare’s more than 600 faculty, other academic medical professionals, and staff are now a dedicated academic physician division within SSM Health – St. Louis and continue their work as researchers and educators. They will collaborate with SSM Health Medical Group’s more than 600 community-based providers to deliver care at more than 50 physician office locations, as well as through comprehensive virtual and digital health services.     

Our continued investment in our physicians and their practices reflects the commitment we have to advancing health care for the communities we serve. 

Compensation & Benefit

SSM Health provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits plans tailored to meet the healthcare needs of you and your family. The package also offers pre-tax savings incentives, a wellness program, and retirement plans such as 403(b) and 457(b). Moreover, SSM Health provides generous PTO that encourages a healthy work/life balance, as well as personal and professional growth and development opportunities.

SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law.

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Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Division Chiefs and in collaboration with the Medical Director and OMA, responsible for serving as a liaison for Advanced Practitioners in the Urology, Plastic Surgery, Gastroenterology and ENT divisions. Designation of Time: At least 50% of time designated to Surgical/Hospital Procedures.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess patient needs by obtaining history and conducting various diagnostic tests and procedures in order to provide qualified assessments and recommendations on the course of treatment, performing initial and ongoing assessment and performing ongoing pharmacological management, including prescription use and review of medications.
• Plans for patient care by making comprehensive clinical decisions based on advanced diagnostic skills and professional judgment, reviewing of results of diagnostic tests and procedures, developing and implementing a treatment plan for the patient and/or family, and providing a wide range of interventions required to effect change.
• Interventions are implemented by - prescribing and monitoring effectiveness of medications, ordering diagnostic tests and procedures, integrating assessment data into the treatment plan, using medical, therapeutic, and corrective measures to treat illness and improve health status, and providing patient education and teaching.
• Evaluation of care is completed in collaboration with physician providing medical direction and consultation, ongoing assessments to identify effectiveness of interventions, modifying the treatment plan, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team as indicated.
• Problem solving skills demonstrated by - making competent advanced clinical decisions, utilizing appropriate resources, appropriate consultation with physician, and appropriate involvement of management.
• Communicates effectively by providing information for patients and families related to care, maintaining confidentiality, providing information to the collaborating physician related to changes in the conditions of clients, and documenting care given and response accurately.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Completion of a formal post-basic education program from or formally affiliated with an accredited college, university or hospital (Before July 1, 1998) or a graduate degree from an accredited college or university (After July 1, 1998) with a concentration in the appropriate advanced practice nursing clinical specialty area.
• Board certification by a national recognized certifying board in the appropriate population focus
• Current or compact RN license in appropriate state
• Appropriate APRN license or document of recognition in appropriate state

EXPERIENCE

• One year nursing experience

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) 
• And 
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration 
• Or 
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State 

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 4841980235 Prfee OT-General

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

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