APRN - Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care East
APRN - Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care East
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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
APRN Clinical Ladder Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Overview
The Childrens Mercy Division of Urgent Care provides the highestlevel care to sick and injured children and adolescents in the Kansas City region. We have three pediatric urgent cares where patients receive skilled care from highly trained and passionate health care professionals. The East Urgent Care position will work six 10hour shifts 10 am 8 pm) in a pay period. They will work as part of a team to provide high level care for children birth18 years with a variety of chief medical complaints. They will provide autonomous direct patient management with the ability to collaborate with urgent care physicians. Responsibilities include completing thorough history and physical assessments ordering/interpreting lab tests developing differential diagnosis implementing plans of care and coordinating the disposition process. The APRN will be expected to work effectively with the medical team by communicating clearly with families working well with physicians and physician trainees being a resource for nursing staff and collaborating with multiple subspecialties that function at the East Urgent Care.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses II (APRNII) provides proficient 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. An APRN II obtains a comprehensive health history; performs physical examination; formulates a plan of care and treatment; prescribes/performs diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and procedures; and participates in patient and family education. Each APRNII demonstrates professional leadership and participates in evidencedbased practice quality improvement and/or research activities and organizational development.
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: proficiently provides comprehensive evidencebased advanced practice nursing care based on the physiologic psychosocial and developmental needs of patients and families within the framework of the collaborative practice agreement.
- Professional Leadership: advances the practice of nursing by inspiring others to positively impact the care of children and families in our community.
- Evidencedbased Practice/QI/Research Inquiry: improves patient/family outcomes by utilizing evidence to translate science to practice.
- Organizational Development: influences organizational policy in order to achieve and sustain practice improvements and strategic initiatives.
Qualifications
- Masters Degree and 12 years experience 12 years pediatric APRN experience with Masters. Exceptions considered on a casebycase basis within preferred specialty. or
- Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) preferred and 12 years experience 1 year pediatric APRN experience. Exceptions considered on a casebycase basis within preferred specialty.
- Licensed RN Kansas Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire
- Licensed RN MO Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire
- RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO
- APRN board certification congruent with population and practice setting (see policy statement: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Roles and Practice Setting) Required Upon Hire
- Successful completion of national board certification in one of the following: Certified Nurse Midwife OR Required Upon Hire
- OR Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) in MO & KS Required Upon Hire
- OR Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist 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.
Remote Work/Work from Home
This position is not eligible to work remotely which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Childrens Mercy locations and may not work from home.
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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