RN Staff Nurse I - Pediatrics Cardiology at Washington University in St Louis in Washington, DC

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Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

 Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary The Department of Pediatrics at WashU Medicine is seeking a Staff Nurse I to join the Heart Station team at St. Louis Children's Hospital. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly specialized, multidisciplinary team of more than 40 professionals. We primarily serve pediatric patients but our services extend to adult patients through the Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) program. Our clinic supports the outpatient and cardiac testing needs of all WashU Pediatric Cardiology patients and the entirety of St. Louis Children's Hospital. Additionally, we travel to satellite clinic sites in the Missouri and IL region, showcasing the extensive reach and impact of our services. Our collaboration with the broader medical community and our focus on delivering exceptional care truly set us apart from other healthcare facilities. • Schedule: Monday-Friday Outpatient Clinic Hours • No Weekends, No Nights, and No Holidays About the St. Louis Children's Heart Station The St. Louis Children's Heart Station is a premier cardiovascular care unit embedded within the renowned St. Louis Children's Hospital. Working in partnership with Washington University Physicians, the Heart Station supports the outpatient and cardiac testing needs of all WashU Pediatric Cardiology patients and the entirety of St. Louis Children's Hospital. In this role the Staff Nurse will interact and education families, complete vital signs, follow up on recommendation of cardiac monitoring helping to collaborate and manage patient care plans. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. Provides direct patient care, including administering medications, performing procedures, and monitoring patient status in accordance with approved nursing practice. Rooms pediatric cardiology patients in the outpatient clinic, including obtaining vital signs, reviewing history, preparing patients and families for provider evaluation, and assisting during visits as needed. Performs inpatient and outpatient EKGs when other staff are unavailable. Provides appropriate counseling and education to patients and families regarding disease processes, testing, and symptom management. Maintains accurate and timely medical records in accordance with documentation standards. Consults with members of the healthcare team and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Assists healthcare providers with examinations, procedures, prescription refills, and other activities related to direct patient care. Provides phone triage for urgent cardiac event monitor–related calls for the Cardiac Testing Unit (Heart Station) at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, escalating clinical concerns per established protocols. Oversees the placement, tracking, troubleshooting, and distribution of cardiac monitors. Travels to satellite clinic locations a few times per month using employer‑supplied transportation to support patient care and clinic operations. Maintains required skills and competencies and participates in educational programs, staff meetings, and required certifications (e.g.,CPR). 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 The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any