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Nurse Practitioner - Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

Washington University in St. Louis·Ann Arbor, Michigan

$93,300 - $167,800/yr·Full Time·On Site·Remote friendly
·0-2 yrs
·Posted 13 days ago
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About the role

Provide comprehensive outpatient care and longitudinal monitoring for patients with Interstitial Lung Disease and complex pulmonary conditions. Perform advanced diagnostic evaluations and manage high-acuity patients within a multidisciplinary team.

Location: Saint louis, mo 63110

Scheduled hours: 40

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Pulmonary and Critical Care provides comprehensive outpatient care for patients with Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) and other complex pulmonary conditions.

Schedule

  • Monday –
  • Friday (Standard
  • Clinic
  • Hours)
  • Call/Off-Hours:
  • None (No nights, weekends, or holidays)
  • Setting:
  • Clinic-Based
  • Specialty
  • Focus: Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) & Complex Pulmonology

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) delivers comprehensive outpatient care and longitudinal disease monitoring for patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) and complex, progressive respiratory conditions. Operating within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team of physicians and healthcare professionals, the NP performs advanced diagnostic evaluations and manages high-acuity patients with significant symptom burdens and multiple comorbidities.

Will see patients primarily at the Center for Advanced Medicine, with the potential to provide care at additional locations, including Barnes-Jewish West County and Sunset Hills.

Job Description

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive outpatient care for patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) and other complex pulmonary conditions.
  • Perform advanced diagnostic evaluations and assessments for patients with suspected or established ILD.
  • Manage high-acuity patients with progressive respiratory disease, significant symptom burden, multiple comorbidities, and frequent hospitalizations.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans, including immunosuppressive therapies, antifibrotic medications, and oxygen management strategies.
  • Conduct longitudinal disease monitoring and adjust treatment plans based on clinical status, diagnostic findings, and patient response.
  • Coordinate care across multiple specialties to ensure seamless, patient-centered management.
  • Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary ILD team, including physicians, nurse coordinators, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Provide patient and family education regarding disease processes, treatment options, medication management, and self-care strategies.
  • Participate in care transitions and hospitalization follow-up to reduce readmissions and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Document patient encounters and treatment plans in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and quality standards.
  • Engage in ongoing ILD-specific training and professional development to maintain expertise in the diagnosis and management of interstitial lung disease.

Working Conditions

  • Job Location/Working Conditions
  • Normal office environment
  • Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
  • Exposure to chemicals
  • Requires protective devices
  • Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements
  • Patient care setting
  • Direct patient care setting
  • Physical Effort
  • Typically sitting at desk or table
  • Typically standing or walking
  • Typically bending, crouching, stooping
  • Using tools requiring high dexterity
  • Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)
  • Equipment
  • Office equipment
  • Lab/research 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 time.

Required qualifications

Education

M.S.N. - Master Of Science In Nursing - Nurse Practitioner

Certifications/Professional Licenses

The 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.

Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Certified Nurse Practitioner - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Certified Nurse Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More about this job

Required Qualifications

  • APN licensure or ability to successfully obtain licensure within three months of date of hire.
  • Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
  • Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirement).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in pulmonary medicine and/or intensive care settings.
  • Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and care coordination skills.
  • Ability to effectively manage complex patients within a multidisciplinary specialty practice.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills

Clinical Decision Making, Clinical Diagnostics, Disease Management, Epic EHR, Family Support, HIPAA Compliance, Interpersonal Communication, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Evaluations, Patient Management, Pharmacology, Preventive Care, Teamwork, Time Management

GRADE

S31

Salary Range

$97,000.00 - $174,600.00 / Annually

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.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ [https://hr.wustl.edu/careers/external-applicant-faq/].

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu [CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu] 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

Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

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.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit

https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ [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.

Requirements

Requires a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and APN licensure in Illinois or Missouri. Basic Life Support certification is mandatory, with prior experience in pulmonary or intensive care settings preferred.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Patient Care
  • Patient Education
  • Family Support
  • Clinical Decision Making
  • Patient Evaluations
  • Disease Management
  • Patient Management
  • Preventive Care
  • Pharmacology
  • Epic EHR
  • Clinical Diagnostics

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$93,300 - $167,800/yr
Location
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Posted
Jul 16, 2026
Application
Employer website
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