LPN - Urological Surgery Clinic (BJH West County)

Position Summary
Position provides nursing care, under supervision, for assigned patients according to established standards and practices.
West County location; M-F days, no weekends, no holidays. The LPN will room patients and assist with in office procedures such as urodynamics and catheter changes, procedure set up for urodynamics and bladder installations, blood draws, patient education, and administrative responsibilities as necessary. Seeking an LPN with exceptional communication skills and prefer someone with recent clinic, or hospital experience. Familiarity with Epic is a plus.
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Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

•   Assists in the assessment, monitoring and termination of prescribed tests and performs basic nursing care, including simple dressing changes and office procedure set up and assistance.
•    Observes, monitors and responds appropriately to changes in patient treatments.
•    Reviews patient data and communicates pertinent information to superior in a timely manner, charting entries appropriately.
•    Conducts rounds on the assigned patients receiving treatment to ensure orders are executed and treatment parameters are followed when required.
•    Administers medications as prescribed within state and facility guidelines and performs CPR when required.
•    Participates in development, implementation and evaluation of patient care plans with other members of the patient care team.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of related medical experience.
• Working knowledge of general nursing theory and practice with ability to recognize and interpret symptoms/conditions and assist in emergency or adverse situations.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of LPN program.
• REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: Current LPN licensure in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois depending on location or received within 3 months from date of hire; Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Grade
C08-H

Salary Range
$20.17 - $30.24 / Hourly

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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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.

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