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Washington University in St. Louis

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

Salary$97k – $175k
LocationWashington University Medical Campus
Also inSAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 8, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have5
Master's degree in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner program) or Physician Assistant Studies
Advanced Practical Nurse licensure or ability to obtain within three months
Current PA licensure in Missouri and/or Illinois or ability to obtain within three months
Basic Life Support certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
Nice to have3
Minor procedural skills (suturing, abscess drainage, basic splinting)
Emergency Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant or Certificate of Added Qualification in Emergency Medicine
2 or more years of practicing in an emergency department setting
Eligibility2
Criminal background check, drug screen, employment and education/licensure verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations
Ability to obtain licensure in Missouri and/or Illinois
Skills
Epic EHR
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Employee assistance program
Wellness program
Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
The Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (NP/PA) provides direct patient care in the Emergency Department and will be assigned to at least one site. Providers may also be credentialed to practice at additional emergency departments within the system, including Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Barnes West County Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Christian Hospital Northeast, Christian Hospital Northwest Healthcare, Barnes-Jewish St. Peter’s Hospital, and Progress West Hospital. Emergency Medicine Physicians are available on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at all locations.
About the company
Our clinical sites are a mix of academic and community settings that allow for vast learning opportunities from diverse patient populations. WashU in St. Louis offers a competitive salary and exceptional employee benefits, including generous vacation and holiday time, a 7-10% matching 403(b), dependent tuition and so much more!
Variable work schedule which includes day, night, and weekend shifts.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
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Provides direct patient care to include obtaining patient history, performing patient assessment via observation, interview and examination; orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies; performs preventative health assessments, screenings, immunizations and care; provides direct treatment and management of acute and chronic disease conditions; develops and implements patient-centered plan of care in collaboration with physicians, patients, consultants, nurses, ancillary care providers and others as appropriate to the patient’s condition.
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May bill for services covered by collaborative practice agreement.
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Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning disease management, complication prevention, disease prevention, and quality of life improvement measures, and outcome management activities.
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Monitors/ensures accuracy of patient medical records; maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.
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Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards.
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Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources; may perform diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations.
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Champions the safety and quality of care for patients using ITB therapy and serves as an expert in the care and management of ITB pumps. Helps develop a detailed educational program for the patients and lead the quality and safety initiative for the program.
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Serves as clinical expert regarding rehabilitation nursing while demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill in complex clinical nursing situations.
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Provides management services for clinical research study projects; monitors participating subjects, including medication administration and family/patient education.
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Works in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
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Regularly participates in constant quality improvement and process improvement activities centered on the goal of providing exceptional, evidence-based patient care.
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Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
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Contributes to the advancement of the rehabilitation nursing profession as a whole through research, publications, and presentations.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary:
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Emergency Medicine Specialization Supplement available commensurate with years of experience worked in Emergency Medicine (this is a supplemental payment in addition to the base salary).
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
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May require working shifts at all clinical sites (Barnes-Jewish, Missouri Baptist, Barnes West County, Christian Northeast Hospital, Christian Northwest Healthcare, Barnes-Jewish St. Peter’s Hospital and Progress West hospitals)
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May require caring for a broad range of patient acuity, from low to moderate acuity, with the potential for complex or higher acuity patients
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Normal office environment
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Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
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Exposure to chemicals
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Requires protective devices
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Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements
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Patient care setting
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Direct patient care setting
Physical Effort
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Typically sitting at desk or table
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Typically standing or walking
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Typically bending, crouching, stooping
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Using tools requiring high dexterity
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Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)
Equipment
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Office equipment
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Lab/research equipment
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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 time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Master’s degreeThe list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red CrossNo specific work experience is required for this position.Not ApplicableA driver’s license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
We are seeking a dedicated NP or PA to join our team. Below are additional requirements and information based on each role:
Required Qualifications:
Nurse Practitioner
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Master of Science in Nursing with emphasis in the Nurse Practitioner program.
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Advanced Practical Nurse licensure (or ability to successfully obtain licensure within three months of date of hire).
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Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
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Basic Life Support certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Online certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the requirements).
Physician Assistant
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Graduate of PA program.
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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.
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Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
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Basic Life Support certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Online certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the requirements).
Preferred Qualifications:
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Minor procedural skills (i.e., suturing, abscess drainage, basic splinting).
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Emergency Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant or Certificate of Added Qualification in Emergency Medicine.
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2 or more years of practicing in an emergency department setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master’s degree - Nurse Practitioner, Master’s degree - Physician Assistant Studies
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Certified Nurse Practitioner - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Certified Nurse Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Physician Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Physician Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Adaptability, Clinical Decision Making, Clinical Diagnostics, Communication, Customer Empathy, Detail-Oriented, Disease Management, Epic EHR, Family Support, HIPAA Compliance, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relationships, Multitasking, Organizing, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Evaluations, Patient Management, Pharmacology, Preventive Care, Teamwork, Time Management
Grade
S31
Salary Range
$97,000.00 - $174,600.00 / AnnuallyThe 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 [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
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
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Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
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Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
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Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
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WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
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Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
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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.
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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: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. 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, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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