OverviewThe Department of Interventional Radiology at Children's Mercy Kansas City is seeking a full-time APRN to join our IR APRN team.
The APRN will work in collaboration with all modalities of the hospital and alongside IR physicians, anesthetists, surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to evaluate and prepare patients for IR procedures and support safe, high-quality care.
Responsibilities include pre-operative workup and history and physicals, rounding on post-operative patients, and outpatient follow-up based on patient needs. The APRN will perform procedures such as chest tube removal, drain removal, PICC removal, Tunneled/cuffed line removal, and placement/exchange of enteral access devices. Additional responsibilities include troubleshooting inpatient concerns and fielding calls from parents and patients with pre- and post-procedure questions.
We are seeking a motivated provider with strong critical thinking skills and a commitment to delivering patient and family-centered care. Training and ongoing clinical support will be provided by Interventional Radiology APRNs and physicians.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses II (APRN-II) provides proficient, 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. An APRN II obtains a comprehensive health history; performs physical examination; formulates a plan of care and treatment; prescribes/performs diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and procedures; and participates in patient and family education. Each APRN-II demonstrates professional leadership and participates in evidenced-based practice, quality improvement, and/or research activities, and organizational development.
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: proficiently provides comprehensive, evidence-based advanced practice nursing care based on the physiologic, psychosocial, and developmental needs of patients and families within the framework of the collaborative practice agreement.
- Professional Leadership: advances the practice of nursing by inspiring others to positively impact the care of children and families in our community.
- Evidenced-based Practice/QI/Research Inquiry: improves patient/family outcomes by utilizing evidence to translate science to practice.
- Organizational Development: influences organizational policy in order to achieve and sustain practice improvements and strategic initiatives.
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.
- Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire
- 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
- Will be required to obtain PNP AC or PC - Will have two years to enroll in a program and five years to complete the program
- Successful completion of national board certification in one of the following: 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 patient population (determined by Nurse Manager/Director) Preferred
