APRN-Pediatric Nurse Practitioner -Inpatient Bone Marrow Transplant

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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

Overview

Blood and Marrow Transplant

As a member of the Inpatient Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) team, the APP’s focus is providing care for patients undergoing cellular therapy related to a variety of oncological, hematological, and other non-malignant disorders.  This includes, but not limited to, the diagnosis and treatment of bone marrow failure syndromes, aplastic anemia, relapsed/refractory leukemias, immunodeficiencies, and certain genetic disorders.  The APP will be a part of a team of providers and nurses, providing direct patient management which includes evaluating patients, ordering/interpreting laboratory tests, developing differential diagnoses, and implementing plans of care.  The Inpatient BMT 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.  We are looking for candidates who have a passion for patient care, teamwork, and an enthusiasm to grow their advanced practice career caring for the pediatric bone marrow transplant/cellular therapy population. 

The APP has a variety of roles providing inpatient management of children receiving a bone marrow transplant or cellular therapy. The APP sees patients independently and in conjunction with physicians throughout the day. All patients require close monitoring due to the complexity of their diagnosis and treatment course.  This includes reviewing labs and radiologic imaging, evaluating for complications, collaborating with specialties including, but not limited to intensive care and infectious disease, and educating patients and their families. These encounters build a holistic relationship of trust that is vital to their overall health outcomes. This role has many nuances that make it continually challenging and rewarding. We have an amazing multidisciplinary team that works closely communicating issues, collaborating new ideas and developing the best care for all patients. This role is immensely rewarding as the APP develops relationships with colleagues, patients, and families! 

 

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 (Td