Advanced Practice Provider (PNP/Physician Assistant) Cardiovascular Pre-Admission Testing/Procedural - Part Time

 

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.

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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

 

“As a APRN in the CV procedural area, I get to experience multiple roles. I see the patients in Pre-Admission Testing, prior to their cardiac surgery, catheterization or electrophysiology procedure. I get to know the patient and their family and evaluate their health from a wholistic standpoint as well as a pre-procedure perspective. The other role is that of the Procedural APRN. In that role, I facilitate the movement of the patient from Same Day Surgery to the Cardiovascular Operating Room and then to the CICU. I support the families in this roll, as well as the patient and our peri-op team. The role is so varied and adaptable. My favorite part of my job is supporting families and patients. We help them through the process of their child's cardiac procedure. It is very rewarding to be there to help children through surgery/catheterization/EP Study/ Ablation and into recovery. The families are so thankful and that makes me thankful to work at CMH. “- Marissa APRN II Heart Center

 

The Ward Family Heart Center at Children’s Mercy Kansas City is the premier high-volume pediatric heart program in the Midwest. Our focused, interdisciplinary care of children with complex congenital and acquired heart disease brings to bear the expertise of board-certified pediatric cardiologists, congenital cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiac intensivists, anesthesiologists, advanced practice pediatric critical care nurses and pediatric critical care nurses. Our facilities include two cardiac operating rooms and two cardiac cath labs that can function as hybrid rooms, one of them being equipped with electrophysiology equipment and includes the most advanced technology available for diagnosis, treatment, and translational research for our patients, who range in age from fetal to young adult.  Since 2015, U.S. News & World Report has ranked our pediatric cardiology and heart surgery services among the nation’s top 50.

 

As a member of the Heart Center team, the CV Procedural APP will work to provide care to all high acuity cardiac patients in the CV Procedural area (cardiac surgery, cardiac cath lab, cardiac electrophysiology lab) needing diagnostic testing and/or intervention.  This includes, but is not limited to, single ventricle patients, transplant patients, patients requiring mechanical circulatory support and ventricular assist devices, acquired heart disease and arrhythmia patients.  The CV Procedural APP also evaluates patients in Pre-Admission Testing, prior to their cardiac surgery, catheterization or electrophysiology procedure. In this team structure, APPs provide direct patient management which includes evaluating patient in clinic, ordering/interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, analyzing and prioritizing complex data, developing differential diagnoses, and implementing plans of care. These tasks will be completed with direct collaboration with a board-certified pediatric cardiologist and/or congenital cardiothoracic surgeons.  The CV Procedural APP is expected to work effectively with the medical team by communicating clearly with families, working well with physicians, being a resource to nursing staff and collaborating with multiple subspecialities within the Heart Center.  We are looking for candidates who have a passion for the fast-paced environment of the cardiac procedural area and an enthusiasm to grow their advanced practice career caring for the pediatric cardiac population. 

 

Advanced Practice Provider II (APP-II) provides proficient, comprehensive, evidence-based advanced practice to address the physiologic, psychosocial, and developmental needs of patients and families within the framework of the collaborative practice agreement. An APP 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 APP-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.

 

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 as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — required
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) — preferred
• For PNPs:
  • 1–2 years of pediatric APRN experience — preferred
  • Exceptions may be considered based on relevant specialty experience
  • PNP candidates not currently PNP-AC must enroll in an approved Acute Care program within 2 years and complete within 5 years
• For Physician Assistants:
  • 1–2 years of pediatric experience — required
  • Exceptions may be considered based on relevant specialty experience

Licensure

All licenses must be obtained by the time of hire; not required at time of application.

• Missouri RN & APRN or PA license — required upon hire
• Kansas RN & APRN or PA license — required upon hire
• Active RN & APRN Compact License (for states outside MO & KS) — required upon hire

Certifications

• National board certification aligned with population and practice setting (per APRN Roles & Practice Setting policy) — required upon hire
• Completion of one of the following national certifications — required upon hire:
  • Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP)
  • Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
  • Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• Required APP life support certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS as appropriate) — required upon hire
• Specialty certification relevant to the unit’s patient population — preferred

 

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