Advanced Practice Provider (PNP/Physician Assistant) - Ortho Spine Team
About The Position
The Spine Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will collaborate closely with pediatric orthopedic surgeons and a multidisciplinary spine team to provide comprehensive care for patients with both general orthopedic and spinal conditions. Responsibilities include the evaluation and management of a broad range of orthopedic diagnoses, assessment and treatment of spinal deformities, management of early-onset scoliosis with bracing, and coordination and evaluation of preoperative and postoperative care for patients undergoing spine deformity correction. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly specialized team dedicated to delivering exceptional, family-centered care to children with complex orthopedic and spinal conditions. Advanced Practice Registered Nurses II (APRN-II) provides proficient, 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. 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 APRN-II demonstrates professional leadership and participates in evidenced-based practice, quality improvement, and/or research activities, and organizational development. 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 and 1-2 years experience
- 1-2 years pediatric APRN experience with Masters.
- 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 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. Exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis within preferred specialty.
- PNP-Primary Care will be required candidate will have two years to enroll/be accepted 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: 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.
Benefits
- seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment
- medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
