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Washington University School of Medicine is actively recruiting dedicated and skilled Acute Care Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with critical care training and/or experience to join our dynamic healthcare teams in critical care in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Come work in an exciting environment where we care for patients with myocardial infarction, severe heart failure, complex valve disease, and cardiogenic shock, in the only hospital in the region which has high volume cardiac transplantation and cardiac assist device programs, and where we provide advanced state-of-the-art and cutting-edge clinical care. These critical care roles are eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus and $5,000 relocation reimbursement, which will be discussed with interviewed candidates. In addition, hires are eligible for additional compensation bonuses tied to productivity and retention. Position Details: Full-time (average 40 hours per week), Schedule consists of an average of (3) 12-13 hour shifts per week to include up to 50% nights, weekends, holidays, and paid call, Flexible scheduling options may be available, including weekend and/or night shift-only options with additional incentives, Recurring retention bonus given after 12 months of employment and every 2 years thereafter, Monthly bonus (including productivity and shift differential), Annual bonus, Referral bonus. The advanced practice provider (ACNP/PA) will be employed by the Department of Medicine Cardiovascular Division within Washington University School of Medicine, a top ranked medical school in the country. The ACNP/PA will work at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, a nationally recognized Magnet center and ranked among the nation’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Provides direct patient care to include obtaining patient history, performing patient assessment via observation, interview, and examination. Orders and interprets the full spectrum of diagnostic tests and procedures, including x-ray, electrocardiogram, hemodynamic monitoring, and laboratory tests. Performs critical care ultrasound. Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options, and community resources. Formulates differential diagnoses and diagnoses. Plans, implements, and directs treatment and management of patients with acute, critical, and/or complex conditions and evaluates outcomes of care. Documents patient history, physical examination, assessment, and plans of care in patient medical record. Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or provides referral to other healthcare providers or community resources. Performs diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations. Performs invasive procedures commonly utilized in the critical care setting. Bills for professional services as permitted by collaborative practice agreement. Supports 24/7 staffing model, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Schedules staff in various critical care settings, including telemedicine. Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards. Works in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs as well as safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Participates in emergency and critical care situations, providing rapid assessment, stabilization, and initiation of treatment for the acutely ill or injured patients. Regularly participates in quality improvement and process improvement activities centered on the goal of providing exceptional, evidence-based patient care. Serves as clinical expert and leadership consultant to nursing. Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Requires protective devices. Patient care setting. Direct patient care setting. Physical Effort: Typically sitting at desk or table. Typically standing or walking. Typically bending, crouching, stooping. Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less). Equipment: Office equipment. Clinical/diagnostic equipment. Required Qualifications: Education: M.S. - Master Of Science - Physician Assistant Studies. Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Physician Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Z - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association. Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position. Skills: Not Applicable. Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job: Required Qualifications: Current PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, or ability to obtain within 3 months of date of hire. Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association. Preferred Qualifications: Relevant Experience (1 Year). Skills: Acute Care, Chronic Disease Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Diagnostic Testing, Effective Written Communication, Epic EHR, Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), Interpersonal Relationships, Organizing, Patient Care Plans, Patient Management, Patient Medications, Patient Referrals. Salary Range: Base pay is commensurate with experience. 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 one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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