Advanced Practice Provider (PNP) - Hem/Onc Outpatient Oncology

Children's Mercy KC•Kansas City, MO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Outpatient Oncology team, the APP’s focus is providing care for patients with a variety of oncologic disease processes. This includes but is not limited to the treatment of solid tumors, such as sarcomas, bone tumors and kidney tumors, leukemias, lymphomas, and additional oncology diagnoses. The APP will be a part of a team of providers and nurses, providing direct patient management which includes evaluating patients in the clinic, ordering/interpreting laboratory tests, developing differential diagnoses, and implementing plans of care. The Oncology APP is expected to work effectively with the medical team by communicating clearly with families, working well with physicians, being a resource to nursing staff, and collaborating with multiple subspecialties within the Hem/Onc Division. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for patient care, teamwork, and enthusiasm to grow their advanced practice career caring for the pediatric oncology population. The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse I (APRN-I) provides comprehensive, evidence-based advanced practice nursing to address the physiologic, psychosocial, and developmental needs of patients and families within the framework of the collaborative practice agreement. The APRN-I participates in beginning leadership, evidenced-based practice/research, and organizational development activities with the support and direction of an experienced APRN mentor. At Children’s 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, it’s 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 Children’s 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.

Requirements

Master's Degree Required
1-2 years experience Pediatric RN experience. Exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis within preferred specialty.
Licensed RN - Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri OR Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas OR RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO required upon hire
Licensed APRN - KS and MO required upon hire
Certified Nurse Practitioner 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
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.

Nice To Haves

DNP preferred
Specialty Certification relevant to unit’s patient population (determined by Nurse Manager/Director) Preferred

Responsibilities

Competently provides comprehensive, evidence-based advanced practice nursing care to address the physiologic, psychosocial, and developmental needs of patients and families within the framework of the collaborative practice agreement.
Actively participates in beginning leadership, evidenced-based practice/research, and organizational development activities with the support and direction of an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse mentor.