Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Nephrology

Children's Mercy KC • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Nephrology APRN I works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to care for pediatric patients with acute and chronic renal conditions in inpatient and outpatient settings. Clinical care includes evaluating and managing end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis and kidney transplantation, fluid and electrolyte disorders, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, hypertension, nephrotic syndrome, and other conditions. The role supports patients across the continuum of care, including hospitalization, transition to outpatient management, and longitudinal follow-up.

After orientation, the APRN I functions as an integral member of an interprofessional care team, collaborating with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, and allied health professionals. The role provides comprehensive, evidence-based advanced practice nursing to address patients’ and families’ physiologic, psychosocial, and developmental needs within the collaborative practice agreement. The APRN I also participates in beginning leadership, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, research, and organizational development activities, with support and direction from APP leadership and an experienced APRN mentor.

The position is within the Division of Pediatric Nephrology at Children’s Mercy, which provides family-centered care for infants, children, and adolescents with kidney and urinary tract disorders. Seasonal influenza vaccination is a condition of employment. New employees must be willing to receive MMR, varicella, and/or Tdap vaccinations when required based on immunity or vaccination records; medical and religious exemptions may be discussed with Human Resources.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with 1–2 years of pediatric APRN experience; exceptions may be considered case by case within the preferred specialty.
• Alternatively, a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) with 1 year of pediatric APRN experience; exceptions may be considered case by case within the preferred specialty.
• Kansas RN license or Kansas multistate RN license required upon hire.
• Missouri RN license or Missouri multistate RN license required upon hire.
• RN compact license for states other than Kansas and Missouri.
• APRN board certification congruent with the population and practice setting required upon hire.
• Acute Care PNP certification is required; the employee will have two years to enroll in a program and five years to complete it.
• Alternatively, Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) certification in Missouri and Kansas is required upon hire.
• Required life support certifications, as specified by the Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) is preferred.
• Specialty certification relevant to the unit’s patient population is preferred; specialty is determined by the Nurse Manager/Director.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based advanced practice nursing care within the collaborative practice agreement.
• Evaluate and manage pediatric patients with acute and chronic renal conditions across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Care for patients with end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis and kidney transplantation, fluid and electrolyte disorders, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, hypertension, nephrotic syndrome, and other conditions.
• Support patients throughout hospitalization, transition to outpatient management, and longitudinal follow-up.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, and allied health professionals.
• Participate in beginning leadership, evidence-based practice, research, quality improvement, and organizational development activities with mentor and APP leadership support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level