Nurse Practitioner Specialty Care - Pediatric Critical Care

Hiring Department

The Department of Pediatrics

Job Description

Come join our life-saving team and support the care of critically ill children in our new PICU.

This position will provide medical care for patients in the PICU in collaboration with the pediatric critical care attending physicians. Help teach our medical students, residents, and nursing staff, perform numerous skilled procedures, and assist with the ventilator management of critically ill children admitted to the PICU. The individual in this role will also help develop the standard of nursing care / possible research activities as well as other duties assigned by supervisor.

Opportunity Highlights:

• New Children's Hospital opened in June 2024
• New 15 -bed PICU
• Flexibility to work either 8- or 10-hour shifts
• Day coverage is a priority
• Ability to perform procedures
• No transport duties
• Collegial intensivists and PICU staff
• Competitive salary with outstanding benefits

Shift

General working hours may be adjusted based on the personal needs of the successful candidate but the priority is to provide daytime coverage. Candidates have the flexibility to work either 8 or 10 hour shifts.

Minimum Qualifications

Master of Science in Nursing degree. Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days. Must be granted a "Document of Recognition" from the Missouri Board of Nursing.

Preferred Qualifications

Possess a specialty certificate by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), the Pediatric Certification Nursing Board (PCNB), or the National Certification Corporation (NCC).

• A current ARNP license from the State of Missouri
• National certification as NNP (national exam)
• Previous Pediatric Critical Care experience

Anticipated Hiring Range

Hiring Range: $90,251 - $120,000 yearly
Grade: PAT-012
University Title: NURSE PRACTITIONER - SPECIALTY CARE
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

In addition to filling out the online application please upload a resume/CV.

Other Information

Be surprised by what Columbia has to offer from picturesque parks to award winning cuisine to amazing art and superb shopping. Columbia is "more than a college town" and "surprisingly sophisticated."

• Rated as one of the Top 10 most livable college towns in America by Strategistico.com July 2022
• #6 Most affordable outdoorsy paces to live by Realtor.com June 2022
• #28 of the Best Places to Live in the US from CBS News April 2022
• 20% Population growth since 2016 with low cost of living and great schools

If you are ready to explore your next career move, please contact Lori Schutte - text or phone 314-443-6137 or email lschutte@health.missouri.edu

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

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