OverviewAs one of the top-ranked kidney care programs in the nation, the Division of Pediatric Nephrology at Children's Mercy provides family-centered care for infants, children, and adolescents with kidney and urinary tract disorders.
The Nephrology APRN I will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide care to patients with both chronic and acute renal care needs across inpatient and outpatient settings. Clinical responsibilities include the evaluation and management of 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 others. The APRN I will support patients throughout the continuum of care, including hospitalization, transition to outpatient management, and longitudinal follow-up.
The APRN I will also participate in beginning leadership activities, evidence-based practice, quality improvement initiatives, research, and organizational development efforts with the support and direction of APP leadership.
Upon completion of orientation, the APRN I will function as an integral member of an interprofessional care team, collaborating with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, and allied health professionals to deliver high-quality care to pediatric nephrology patients.
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 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.
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- 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. or
- 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.
- One of the following: Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire
- One of the following: 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
- Acute Care PNP will be required
- Will have two years to be enrolled in a program and five years to complete the program
- OR 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
- Specialty Certification relevant to unit's patient population (determined by Nurse Manager/Director) Preferred
