APRN - Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Hospital Medicine
APRN - Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Hospital Medicine
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Job Description
Thanks for your interest in Childrens Mercy!
Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team At Childrens Mercy we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital for eleven consecutive years.
Childrens Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City a metro abounding in cultural experiences vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in childrens health we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.
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Benefits Highlights:
Childrens Mercy Benefits Guide
Relocation available for eligible candidates
Benefits from Day One
Free Onsite Covered Parking
Onsite Childcare Center
24/7 access to onsite Fitness Center
Employee Wellness Center (onsite primary care clinic and pharmacy)
APRN Clinical Ladder Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Overview
***Acute Care PNP required upon hire***
The Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine is recruiting fulltime experienced pediatric advanced practice providers with strong clinical skills and an interest in academic medicine. The candidate will participate in clinical educational and quality improvement initiatives within the Division.Mastery of skills such as professionalism teambased care care of children with medical complexity and effective communication are mandatory.
The Division is currently made up of more than 40 physicians and 6 hospital medicine fellows and 3 APRNs.
The clinical practice occurs within our tertiary care facility described and within our CMH community site which is also included below.
Childrens Mercy Hospital (Adele Hall Campus) is an urban tertiary care/academic childrens hospital with full pediatric medical/surgical support. This role would include direct care on a hospitalistonly team comprised of medically complex and diverse general pediatric patients. Fellows medical students and residents on elective may be part of the team.
Childrens Mercy Kansas is a unique freestanding community childrens hospital located 12 miles southwest of Childrens Mercy Hospital.The hospital serves a breadth of pediatric diagnoses with lower acuity than our main campus. Clinical service on this campus offers a complementary clinical experience featuring a professionally stimulating direct interaction with pediatric professionals in our busy onsite pediatric emergency department as well as in our community referral area.
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse I (APRNI) provides comprehensive evidencebased advanced practice nursing to address the physiologic psychosocial and developmental needs of patients and families within the framework of the collaborative practice agreement. The APRNI participates in beginning leadership evidencedbased practice/ research and organizational development activities with the support and direction of an experienced APRN mentor.
At Childrens Mercy we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve as well as our core values of kindness curiosity inclusion team and integrity.
Additionally its important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve as well as the Childrens Mercy staff we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found nonimmune to measles mumps rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.
Responsibilities
- Clinical Practice: competently provides comprehensive evidencebased advanced practice nursing care to address the physiologic psychosocial and developmental needs of patients and families within the framework of the collaborative practice agreement.
- Professional Practice: actively participates in beginning leadership evidencedbased practice/research and organizational development activities with the support and direction of an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse mentor.
Qualifications
- PNP Acute Care Required upon hire
- Masters Degree Required and 12 years experience Pediatric RN experience. Exceptions considered on a casebycase basis within preferred specialty.
- DNP preferred and 12 years experience Pediatric RN experience. Exceptions considered on a casebycase basis within preferred specialty.
- Licensed RN MO Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire
- Licensed RN Kansas Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire
- RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO
- APRN KS Advanced Practice Registered Nurse KS APRN license in Kansas Required Upon Hire
- APRN MO Advanced Practice Registered Nurse MO APRN documentation of Recognition in Missouri Required Upon Hire
- APRN board certification congruent with population and practice setting (see policy statement: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Roles and Practice Setting) Required Upon Hire
- Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire
- Specialty Certification relevant to units patient population (determined by Nurse Manager/Director) Preferred
Benefits at Childrens Mercy
The benefits plans at Childrens Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.
Learn more about Childrens Mercy benefits.
EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet
Childrens Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees patients parents and visitors. A personal interview formal education and training previous work experience references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race color religion sex national origin age disability creed genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Childrens Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds not just because its the right thing to do but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.
If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring including education ideas culture ethnicity race sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression national origin age languages spoken veteran status color religion disability and beliefs.
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