APRN -Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Department

Children's Mercy KC • Kansas City, MO

80d

About The Position

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. The Children’s Mercy Division of Emergency Medicine provides the highest level care to sick and injured children and adolescents in the Kansas City region. The ED APRN will staff day shifts and evening shifts, with sporadic overnight coverage within one of the two emergency departments. All shifts will be 10 hours - 3 shifts per week. They will work as part of a team to provide high level care for children, birth-18 years, with a variety of chief medical complaints. 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.

Requirements

• Master's Degree and 1-2 years pediatric APRN experience with Masters, or Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) with 1-2 years pediatric APRN experience.
• Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire.
• Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire.
• APRN board certification congruent with population and practice setting required upon hire.
• Acute Care PNP will be required.
• Successful completion of national board certification in one of the following: Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) in MO & KS, or Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty Certification relevant to unit’s patient population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently provides comprehensive, evidence-based advanced practice nursing care based on the physiologic, psychosocial, and developmental needs of patients and families.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees