APRN - Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) - Orthopedics Inpatient

Children's Mercy KC•Kansas City, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy! Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s 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. Children’s 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 children’s 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. Learn more about living in Kansas City Benefits Highlights: Children's 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 The Division of Orthopedics is seeking an APRN to join our Inpatient Team at the Adele Hall location. This role is designed to support inpatient orthopedic care. Inpatient Responsibilities: Participate in daily patient care rounds and collaborate with orthopedic surgeons and multidisciplinary teams. Manage primary orthopedic patients, including post-operative care, trauma cases, and complex musculoskeletal conditions. Order and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, analyze and prioritize clinical data, develop differential diagnoses, and implement evidence-based plans of care. Serve as a clinical resource for residents and collaborate with subspecialties such as oncology, hospital medicine, intensive care, infectious disease, and rehabilitation. Provide patient and family education, contribute to multidisciplinary care conferences, and ensure timely and thorough documentation. Assist in management with consults from the hospital medicine and other inpatient units via the orthopedic inpatient pager/Ascom phone. 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

PNP Acute Care required upon hire
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.
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.
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 Midwife OR Required Upon Hire OR Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) in MO & KS Required Upon Hire OR Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist 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

Specialty Certification relevant to unitâ€™s patient population (determined by Nurse Manager/Director) Preferred

Responsibilities

Participate in daily patient care rounds and collaborate with orthopedic surgeons and multidisciplinary teams.
Manage primary orthopedic patients, including post-operative care, trauma cases, and complex musculoskeletal conditions.
Order and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, analyze and prioritize clinical data, develop differential diagnoses, and implement evidence-based plans of care.
Serve as a clinical resource for residents and collaborate with subspecialties such as oncology, hospital medicine, intensive care, infectious disease, and rehabilitation.
Provide patient and family education, contribute to multidisciplinary care conferences, and ensure timely and thorough documentation.
Assist in management with consults from the hospital medicine and other inpatient units via the orthopedic inpatient pager/Ascom phone.
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.
advances the practice of nursing by inspiring others to positively impact the care of children and families in our community.
improves patient/family outcomes by utilizing evidence to translate science to practice.
influences organizational policy in order to achieve and sustain practice improvements and strategic initiatives.