Nurse Practitioner - Shriners Children's

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a full-time or part-time status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

About Shriners Children's Lexington

Shriners Children's Lexington is where hope and healing meet. Our compassionate, respected physicians and staff provide care for children with specialized care in orthopedics, orthotics and prosthetics.

• High-volume Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) located in the heart of downtown Lexington on the campus of the University of Kentucky
• Specialties/lines of service: Pediatric orthopedics (primarily fractures, scoliosis, club foot, hip abnormalities, and alignment issues), PM&R, upper extremity/hand, pediatric rheumatology, pediatric prosthetics (limb clinic)
• EHR: Epic
• Team: 7 physician assistants and nurse practitioners 
• Affiliation with the University of Kentucky health system

Shriners Children's is actively searching for a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our team in Lexington. This provider will work with a variety of pediatric patients (15-20 patients a day on average) in the clinic of a busy ambulatory surgical center. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm with no weekends, nights, or call. 

• Evaluate, treat, and educate patients presenting with disabilities, injuries, and diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system under the direction of the supervising physician as delineated by KY state law
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests including x-rays and labs
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient care
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records
• Assist care managers in patient triage and management of phone inquiries
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and team meetings

• Master of Science in Nursing or higher required
• Valid KY APRN license
• ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA (or equivalent) certification as a PNP or FNP required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification preferred.
• Proficiency in casting and splinting preferred
• Proficient computer skills with experience in Epic EHR preferred
• Open to new graduates, but experience in managing pediatric or orthopedic patients in a clinic setting is preferred
• Teaching and training skills, and demonstrated ability to provide age-appropriate direct patient care is required