Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

This position is full-time and works approximately 40 hours per week.  

This position is in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.  The position is located at the Institute of Health.  This position is for the Medical School Campus.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Position plans, organizes, gives direction, and assists in all administrative and managerial aspects of an assigned nursing area.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Directs, analyzes, and evaluates nursing and related services rendered to improve the quality of patient care and plan proper utilization of staff.
2. Advises and assists in administering new treatments, assisting physicians with providing health care to patients.
3. Facilitates educational opportunities for staff to ensure compliance with medical school and regulatory guidelines.
4. Coordinates patient services with other departments and hospitals.
5. Monitors staff development and performs a variety of administrative duties, including job descriptions, job applications, interviews, personnel evaluations, employee work schedules, time records, etc.
6. Coordinates billing/insurance activities, monitors documentation, compliance and charge maximization.
7. Prepares reports as needed, records maintenance, provides input on the departmental budget and operations, and offers areas for improvement.
8. Participates in continued professional development, attending educational programs, in-service, and meetings as needed.
9. Promotes and maintains good public relations with patients/families and acts as a liaison between other departments.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with five years of related nursing experience; minimum of two years of previous management experience.
• REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:  Current Illinois and/or Missouri RN licensure as applicable by State of work 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).

• BSN preferred.
• Working knowledge of general nursing theory and practice.
• Organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

The hiring range for this position is $71,781 - $129,172 annually.

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. Current employees applying for a new position within the university may be subject to this requirement. The screenings will include a criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, 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.

This position is eligible for full-time benefits.  Please click the following link to view a summary of benefits:  https://wustl.box.com/s/8wkhs25yssf0775x9d6nd6vqa7obpth7.

This position is grade S29.

Please attach a copy of your most current signed performance evaluation (completed within the last 18 months) to your online account.  If you have not received a performance evaluation, you may provide two current signed letters of recommendation (written within the last 18 months), preferably to include one letter from either a current or recent former supervisor.  To attach these documents, go to:  My Career Tools, Add Attachment, Attachment Type – Performance Reviews or Letters of Recommendation.

Whether suffering from a sports injury, hip pain, back pain or any musculoskeletal condition, Washington University Orthopedics provides a full complement of comprehensive orthopedic services to meet the needs of every patient. Combining the best in both inpatient treatment and outpatient care and rehabilitation, the practice is nationally recognized for outstanding orthopedic care, innovative research and advanced professional training. It is ranked among the best orthopedic practices and holds the distinction of being listed on the Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report. The practice is considered an innovator in both conservative orthopedic care and minimally invasive microsurgical techniques. Affiliated with Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Washington University Orthopedics has the unique ability to offer inpatient treatment for the most challenging cases within a top-tier academic medical center as well as outpatient surgery and care across the St. Louis region in Chesterfield, Town & Country, South County and the Central West End. The practice offers expertise in ten orthopedic subspecialties – foot and ankle, hand and wrist, hip and knee, cancer, pediatric and adolescent orthopedics, physical medicine and rehabilitation (physiatry), shoulder and elbow, spine (including scoliosis), sports medicine and fracture care/trauma. The orthopedic specialists are dedicated to providing safe, compassionate and family-centered care for both simple and complex orthopedic conditions. Because of the skill and experience of the doctors and staff, it is the official medical provider for the St. Louis Blues hockey team, Washington University varsity athletics and several local school athletic teams. Washington University Orthopedics brings world-class care to patients from all ages and walks of life in St. Louis and the surrounding communities.