Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)

Children's Mercy KC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric healthcare is seeking a dedicated Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join their compassionate team. This role involves providing expert family-centered care to neonatal patients in a level IV NICU, ensuring optimal health outcomes through collaboration with healthcare providers. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Nursing and significant neonatal experience, along with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families. Join a vibrant community that values diversity and inclusion, and enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

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

Tuition Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing and 3-5 years Neonatal RN experience required.
• Current Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients and families.
• Educate and consult with healthcare team members.

Skills

Neonatal Nursing

Clinical Leadership

Patient Education

Collaboration with Healthcare Providers

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Life Support Certifications

Job description

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.

Benefits Highlights:

• 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

Neonatology

About our NICUs and NNPs:

• We are a level IV NICU – the highest level of NICU designation – and our NNPs provide care at both Children’s Mercy and 8 other level 2 and 3 NICUs in the metropolitan area.
• Children’s Mercy NICU was ranked 14th in Neonatology by US News and World Report in 2022.
• Our Elizabeth J. Ferrell Fetal Health Center located in Children’s Mercy provides the most comprehensive and advanced care in this region to moms and babies with high-risk pregnancies.

Services provided in the Fetal Health Center include:

• Diagnosis and testing of fetal conditions including fetal echocardiograms, amniocentesis, and diagnostic ultrasound.
• Fetal Surgery and Intervention.
• Delivery room management and treatment of complex neonatal disorders.

Our NNPs value the many benefits that Children’s Mercy has to offer including tuition reimbursement, paid conference attendance, opportunities for quality improvement involvement, teaching opportunities, and more.

We have a comprehensive new grad program designed to help with the transition from student NNP to Novice NNP that includes a tailored approach to an NNP’s specific needs, professional development classes with other APRNs, and opportunities for one-on-one mentorship both within and outside our department.

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) provides expert family-centered and comprehensive health care services to the neonatal patient population in the NICU at Children’s Mercy Adele Hall Campus and at partner metropolitan area NICUs. In collaboration with other healthcare providers, the NNP provides initial, ongoing, and comprehensive care. The NNP obtains a complete health history, performs physical examinations, formulates a plan of care, orders and interprets laboratory and imaging studies, and performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The NNP prescribes medications, makes appropriate referrals, collaborates with sub-specialties, and participates in patient/family education. NNPs demonstrate clinical leadership and actively participate in performance improvement activities with emphasis in quality improvement and clinical research. The NNP incorporates the best current evidence for delivery of optimal health care that addresses the physiologic, psychosocial, and developmental needs of the patients and families within the framework of the collaborative practice agreement.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care for the patient/family which promotes optimal patient outcomes.
• Serves as a clinical resource for the education and consultation needs of the health care team.
• Meets the educational needs of patient/family, utilizing principles of teaching/learning.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree MSN required and 3-5 years experience Neonatal RN experience. Exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis within preferred specialty.
• DNP preferred and 3-5 years experience Neonatal RN experience. Exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis within preferred specialty.
• Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire.
• Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire.
• Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.
• RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO.
• Current Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification 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.
• APRN board certification congruent with population and practice setting (see policy statement: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Roles and Practice Setting) Required Upon Hire.

Remote Work/Work from Home

This position is not eligible to 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.