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    Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - St. Louis, United States - Washington University

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    Description
    Scheduled Hours
    40

    Position Summary
    Position will conduct clinical assessments and comprehensive neurological examinations in a research setting for The Memory and Aging Project (MAP) and multi-center clinical trials for anti-Alzheimer therapies; works under physician oversight as required by state regulation, and functions within the scope of practice defined by the APP's specialty certification, BJH medical by-laws, and, where it exists, the collaborative practice agreement.

    Job Description

    Primary Duties & Responsibilities
    • Conducts clinical assessments for the presence and stage of dementia using parameters set by the Knight ADRC research protocol including the Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) and comprehensive neurological and physical examinations of research participants; reviews recorded MAP assessments performed by other clinicians for inter-rater reliability.
    • Writes expiration summaries of research participants' visits over their years of study participation, conducts phone follow-up calls as well as phone research assessments.
    • Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
    • Monitors/ensures accuracy of patient medical records; maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.
    • Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards.
    • Provides management services for clinical research study projects; monitors participating subjects, including medication administration and family/patient education.
    • Works in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
    • Regularly participates in constant quality improvement and process improvement activities centered on the goal of providing exceptional, evidence-based patient care.
    • Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
    Schedule
    • This position is Monday - Friday, days; no holidays and only 2 half-day Saturdays per year.
    • Will rotate with other MAP nurses and APPs for afterhours availability to remotely coordinate brain autopsies; on-call rotation occurs for one week at a time approximately every two months (does not require travel to research office; calls are rare with an average of only 6 after-hours calls to our center throughout the year).
    Required Qualifications

    Nurse Practitioner
    • Master of Science in Nursing with emphasis in the Nurse Practitioner program.
    • Advanced Practical Nurse licensure or ability to successfully obtain licensure within three months of date of hire.
    • Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
    • Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements).
    Or

    Physician Assistant
    • Graduate of PA program.
    • Current PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois depending on location or ability to obtain within three months of date of hire.
    • Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
    • Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
    Grade
    S30

    Salary Range
    $84, $152,300.00 / 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 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 or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 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? We've 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:

    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 University's 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 - 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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