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    aprn - acute care pediatric nurse practitioner (pnp-ac) - pediatric intensive care unit (picu) - Kansas City, MO , USA, United States - Children's Mercy Hospital

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    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

    Check Out Inside Pediatrics, Zei's Story


    • Acute Care PNP required upon hireAdelaide C. Ward Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
    The Adelaide C.

    Ward Pediatric Intensive Care Unit achieved the Silver-Level Beacon Award for Excellence in May 2016 from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.

    This 3-year designation recognizes significant milestones along a unit's journey. For patients and families, the Beacon Award Signifies exceptional care through improved outcomes and greater overall satisfaction.

    For nurses, a Beacon Award signals a positive and supportive work environment with greater collaboration between colleagues and leaders, higher morale and lower turnover.

    The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a forty-one bed acute care setting for medical or surgical patients


    The medical PICU APN will work as part of a team to provide coverage to high acuity pediatric ICU patients following acute respiratory failure, acute kidney injury, bone marrow transplant, kidney transplant, septic shock, burn injury and trauma, among other diagnoses.

    In this team structure, they will provide direct patient management which includes participating in patient care rounds, ordering/interpreting lab tests, analyzing and prioritizing complex data, developing differential diagnosis and implementing plans of care.

    These tasks will be done in direct collaboration with a board-certified pediatric intensivist.

    The APN will be expected to work effectively with the medical team by communicating clearly with families, working well with physicians and physician trainees, being a resource for nursing staff and collaborating with multiple subspecialties that function in the medical PICU.


    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.

    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 and COVID-19 vaccines are 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 become a finalist for this position, and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

    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.
    Qualifications


    • PNP- Acute Care Required upon hire
    • Master's Degree Required and 1-2 years experience Pediatric RN experience. Exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis within preferred specialty.
    • DNP preferred and 1-2 years experience Pediatric RN experience. Exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis within preferred specialty.
    • One of the following: Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire
    • One of the following: Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire
    • RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO
    • APRN KS Advanced Practice Registered Nurse KS APRN license in Kansas Required Upon Hire
    • APRN MO Advanced Practice Registered Nurse MO APRN documentation of Recognition in Missouri Required Upon Hire
    • APRN board certification congruent with population and practice setting (see policy statement: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Roles and Practice Setting) Required Upon Hire
    • Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire
    • Specialty Certification relevant to unit's patient population (determined by Nurse Manager/Director) Preferred
    Remote Work/Work from Home


    This position is not eligible work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children's Mercy locations and may not work from home.

    EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet


    Children's Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors.

    A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates.

    The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status.

    A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children's Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

    Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

    CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we.

    We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

    If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM.

    In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.



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