Overview

Children's Mercy (CM) Kansas City in partnership with Mercy Health Springfield is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to serve our pediatric population at our multispecialty practice in Springfield, Missouri.

Position offers:

• Diverse patient population which draws from the third largest city in Missouri
• Full access to Children's Mercy colleagues in Kansas City for professional discussions, consultation, and collaboration
• Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience
• Teleconferencing for participation in CMH educational activities and conferences

About the Division of General Surgery

The Division of General Surgery within the Department of Surgery at Children's Mercy is a leading clinical, teaching, and research program in the United States. The Division is comprised of 10 full time pediatric surgeons and 15 advanced practice providers, delivering care for approximately 7000 clinical visits and performing more than 3000 surgical cases annually. The Division of General Surgery oversees three fellowship programs, including Pediatric Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Surgical Scholar, as well as provides training for rotating general surgery residents. The Division of General Surgery provides Medical Leadership to Children's Mercy Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Program (ACS), Burn Program, and Level 1 Children's Surgery Program (ACS).

Children's Mercy Kansas City is an independent, non-profit, 390-bed pediatric health system, providing over half a million patient encounters each year for children from across the country. Children's Mercy is ranked by U.S. News & World Report in nine specialties. We have received Magnet® recognition five times for excellence in nursing services. In affiliation with the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the University of Kansas, our faculty of nearly 800 pediatric specialists and researchers are actively involved in clinical care, pediatric research and educating the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists.

Mercy Hospital Springfield is committed to carrying out Christ's healing ministry and continuing a tradition of healing that's more than 130 years old. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1891, our 886-bed Springfield hospital serves people across the regions of southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas. Mercy Hospital Springfield is known for its unique combination of leading-edge health care and our compassionate team of caregivers. Our common goal is to provide you with high-quality care and an easier, more personal experience. Patient satisfaction is our top priority, with a strong focus on safety and innovation we have earned several hospital recognitions.

Springfield, Missouri is located in Southwest Missouri and has a rich and diverse history. It was founded in 1829 and is the third most populous city in the State of Missouri. The city has a plentiful and growing job market, great schools, world-class health care, and all the entertainment and cultural options of a big city-but with far less stress and an abundance of character and friendliness. You can fast-track your career, afford the home you've always wanted, simplify your commute, and enrich your life amid the natural beauty of the Ozarks. Springfield is surrounded by communities that help make up the fabric of the Ozarks. While a trip to Springfield may be your first stop, there are many cities and small towns in the Ozarks that are less than an hour away. Including Branson, Missouri, filled with live music theatre shows from every genre and home to the famous Silver Dollar City amusement park that pulls in thousands of visitors each year

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