Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) / Neonatal Physician Assistant

About our NICUs and NNPs:

• We are a level IV NICU – the highest level of NICU designation – and our NNP’s provide care at both Children’s Mercy and 8 other level 2 and 3 NICU’s 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 mom’s 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 (both) 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 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. 

Provides comprehensive health care services to neonatal patient population; obtains health history; performs physical examination; formulates a plan of care; performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; participates in patient/family education. Demonstrates clinical leadership and actively participates in performance improvement activities with emphasis in clinical research.

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.

- 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.

• Master's Degree required, DNP preferred for APRNs but not required
• APRNs must have RN compact license in their primary residency state or if they do not reside in a compact state both MO and KS single state RN license (Upon Hire)
• APRNs must have MO and KS APRN licensure (Upon Hire)
• National Board Certification required for state licensure (Upon Hire)
• APRN board certification congruent with population and practice setting (see policy statement: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Roles and Practice Setting) Required Upon Hire
• Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire

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 are all 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. 

CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. 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, and beliefs.