APRN - Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Hospital Medicine- Day Shift 6:30 am - 4:30 pm
APRN - Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Hospital Medicine- Day Shift 6:30 am - 4:30 pm
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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 (on-site 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 full-time 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 of skills such as professionalism team-based 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 hospitalist-only 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 free-standing community childrens hospital located 12 miles southwest of Childrens Mercy 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 on-site pediatric emergency department as well as in our community referral area.
Responsibilities
- Clinical Practice: proficiently provides comprehensive evidence-based 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.
- Evidenced-based 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 1-2 years experience 1-2 years pediatric APRN experience with Masters. Exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis within preferred specialty. or
- No Specific Requirements Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) - preferred and 1-2 years experience 1 year pediatric APRN experience. Exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis within preferred specialty.
- One of the following: Licensed RN - Kansas Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire
- One of the following: Licensed RN - MO Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire
- RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO
- APRN MO Advanced Practice Registered Nurse MO APRN document of recognition in Missouri Required Upon Hire
- APRN KS Advanced Practice Registered Nurse KS APRN license in Kansas 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
- Acute Care PNP will be required
- Will have two years to be enrolled in a program and five years to complete the program
- 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
