Advanced Practice Provider (PNP/Physician Assistant) General Surgery Springfield, MO

Children's Mercy KC•Springfield, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Mercy (CM) Kansas City, in partnership with Mercy Health Springfield, is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to serve their pediatric population at a multispecialty practice in Springfield, Missouri. This position offers a diverse patient population, full access to Children’s Mercy colleagues in Kansas City for professional discussions, consultation, and collaboration, a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience, and teleconferencing for participation in CMH educational activities and conferences. The Division of General Surgery within the Department of Surgery at Children’s Mercy is a leading clinical, teaching, and research program in the United States, comprised of 10 full-time pediatric surgeons and 15 advanced practice providers. They deliver care for approximately 7000 clinical visits and perform more than 3000 surgical cases annually. The Division oversees three fellowship programs and provides training for rotating general surgery residents. It also provides Medical Leadership to Children’s Mercy Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Program, Burn Program, and Level 1 Children’s Surgery Program. Children’s Mercy Kansas City is an independent, non-profit, 390-bed pediatric health system. Mercy Hospital Springfield is committed to carrying out Christ's healing ministry and has a tradition of healing that's more than 130 years old. Springfield, Missouri, is the third most populous city in the State of Missouri, offering a growing job market, great schools, world-class healthcare, and entertainment options. 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. Children’s Mercy is committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed and strives to create a workplace that reflects the community and its core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team, and integrity. Seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment. 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. Medical and/or religious exemptions can be discussed with Human Resources.

Requirements

Master's 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.
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 Required Upon Hire
Acute Care PNP will be required
Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) in MO & KS Required Upon Hire
Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) - preferred and 1-2 years experience
1 year pediatric APRN experience.
Will have two years to be enrolled in a program and five years to complete the program
Specialty Certification relevant to unit’s patient population (determined by Nurse Manager/Director) Preferred

Responsibilities

Clinical Practice: 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.
Professional Practice: 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.