"RN Staff Nurse I - Allergy & Immunology"

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, administering various injections such as allergy immunotherapy, biologics and vaccines, mixing and preparing our allergy/venom immunotherapy, and preparing and applying patch testing. They are responsible for preparation of our injection clinics, and ensuring adequate supplies to support efficient clinic functioning.

This Staff Nurse will report to our Highlands location off of Hampton (near the St Louis Zoo) ⢠1110 Highlands Plaza Dr. Suite 300, St. Louis, MO 63110

Working Hours: 40+ hrs, Monday-Friday, 8AM-4:30PM (assigned days during the week to close the clinic)

Work-Life Balance: No weekends, holidays, nights, or on-call duties

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 blood-borne 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

Required Qualifications

Education: Associate degree - Nursing

Certifications: 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.

Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Current RN licensure in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, 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).

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience: Related Medical (1 Year)

Skills: Active Listening, Adaptability, Customer Empathy, Detail-Oriented, Effective Written Communication, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Emergency Situations, Epic EHR, Family Support, General Nursing, Handling Crisis Situations, Medication Administration, Nursing Practice, Oral Communications, Patient Charting, Patient Education, Prioritization, Team Collaboration, Vital Signs

Grade

S25

Salary Range

$56,200.00 - $96,100.00 / Annually

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

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.