Neonatal Nurse Practitioner | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

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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Neonatology

About our NICUs and NNPs:

• We are a level IV NICU the highest level of NICU designation and our NNPs provide care at both Childrens Mercy and 9 other level 2 and 3 NICUs in the metropolitan area.
• Childrens Mercy NICU was ranked 40^th in Neonatology by US News and World Report in 2025
• Our Elizabeth J. Ferrell Fetal Health Center located in Childrens Mercy provides the most comprehensive and advanced care in this region to moms and babies with high-risk pregnancies

Services provided in the Fetal Health Center include:

• Diagnosis and testing of fetal conditions including fetal echocardiograms amniocentesis and diagnostic ultrasound
• Fetal Surgery and Intervention
• Delivery room management and treatment of complex neonatal disorders

• Our NNPs value the many benefits that Childrens Mercy has to offer including tuition reimbursement paid conference attendance opportunities for quality improvement involvement teaching opportunities and more
• We have a comprehensive new grad program designed to help with the transition from student NNP to Novice NNP that includes a tailored approach to an NNPs specific needs professional development classes with other APRNs and opportunities for one-on-one mentorship both within and outside our department

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) provides expert family-centered and comprehensive health care services to the neonatal patient population(both)in the NICU at Childrens Mercy Adele HallCampusandatpartnermetropolitan area collaboration with other healthcare providers the NNP provides initial ongoing and comprehensive care. The NNP obtains acomplete health history performs physical examinations formulates a plan of care orders and interprets laboratory and imaging studies and performs diagnostic and therapeutic NNP prescribes medications makes appropriate referrals collaborates with sub-specialties and participates in patient/family education. NNPs demonstrate clinical leadership and actively participate in performance improvement activities with emphasis in quality improvement and clinical research. The NNP incorporates best current evidence for delivery of optimal health care that addresses the physiologic psychosocial and developmental needs of the patients and families within the framework of the collaborative practice agreement.

Provides comprehensive health care services to neonatal patient population; obtains health history; performs physical examination; formulates a plan of care; performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; participates in patient/family education. Demonstrates clinical leadership and actively participates in performance improvement activities with emphasis in clinical research.

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 non-immune 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.

• Masters Degree required DNP preferred for APRNs but not required
• APRNs must have RN compact license in their primary residency state or if they do not reside in a compact state both MO and KS single state RN license
• APRNs must have MO and KS APRN licensure.
• National Board Certification required for state licensure
• 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 requiredLife Support Certifications Required Upon Hire

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 are all 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.

CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. 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 recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring including education ideas culture and beliefs.