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Neonatal Hospitalist (Pediatrician)

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Neonatal Hospitalist (Pediatrician)

Posted 21 Days Ago

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Kansas City, MO, USA

In-Office

Entry level

Healthtech • Social Impact

The Role

Provides clinical care for complex neonatal patients in a Level IV NICU in collaboration with neonatologists. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, procedures such as intubation and umbilical line placement, delivery attendance, neonatal resuscitation, family counseling, consultations, teaching, protocol development, quality improvement, and participation in research initiatives.

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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.

Overview

The Neonatology Division at Children’s Mercy Hospital Kansas City is seeking board certified/eligible pediatricians to provide clinical care in our regional referral Level IV NICU. In addition to clinical excellence, preferred candidates should have an interest in and evidence of scholarly pursuits, including education and quality improvement initiatives. The Neonatology Division consists of 36 neonatologists with a wide spectrum of interests, providing opportunity for candidates to find collaboration and support for an individualized professional career pathway.

Position Clinical Duties:

Collaborate with a neonatologist to treat complex patients, in a procedural oriented specialty. The position would begin as a full-time, front-line neonatal provider in the Children’s Mercy Hospital NICU.

Following an appropriate orientation to the NICU, to include proficiency in life-saving procedures (intubation, umbilical lines, etc), credentialing at other metropolitan hospital NICUs, which the Division of Neonatology serves, can be considered.

Additional opportunities, such as the circumcision team or providing sole care to level 1-2 NICU patients, are possible.

If desired, other clinical care models, in which the Division serves, can be considered, to include newborn nursery coverage and neonatal follow-up clinics.

Longevity within the academic division is desired, with ample opportunities to pursue scholarly achievement and faculty development possibilities to qualify for academic promotion.

Additional details of the position include:

Develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care for the patient/family which promotes optimal patient outcomes:

Completes a comprehensive health history and performs a physical examination.

Formulates and initiates a comprehensive plan of care, based on relevant therapeutic and diagnostic patient data. Consults with neonatologist as needed.

Communicates plan of care to the family, nursing staff, and neonatologist and/or referring physician.

Performs appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions/procedures as indicated by the patient’s condition.

Evaluates and documents diagnostic findings and the patient’s responses to therapy.

Modifies the management plan based on evaluation of patient data, in collaboration with the health care team.

Attends deliveries and leads resuscitation efforts as necessary.

Performs technical skills and management consultation as needed to assist nurses or resident physicians in the nursery and delivery room.

Provides high-risk perinatal patients with appropriate information and counseling as requested.

Serves as a clinical resource for the education and consultation needs of the health care team:

Participates in teaching rounds, serving as a clinical resource.

Performs consultations for inpatients as requested by specialty, medical and surgical services in collaboration with neonatologist.

Provides formal and informal educational opportunities for nurses, physicians and allied health professionals.

Serves as a liaison between family and staff in communicating with neonatologists regarding the patient’s condition and plan of care.

Collaborates with Division of Neonatology in the development of protocols and standards of care pertinent to specialty area.

Serves as a clinical expert to community physicians and nurses.

Attends education programs, unit/department meetings and assigned committees:

Completes mandatory education requirements (division, department and unit specific).

Regular attendance and active participation at division and committee meetings.

Participates in performance improvement activities:

Collects and analyzes data for unit based, specialty service and/or hospital QI projects.

Identifies ways to improve organizational performance/clinical practice.

Participates in the development and/or revision of hospital/NICU standards.

Ongoing review of revised or new standards of care/practice.

Participates on a CQI project team; completes assignments on time.

Collaborates with medical and nursing staff in the design, implementation and evaluation of research programs/protocols.

Please apply online with CV and Cover Letter or send to [email protected]

For more information about Children’s Mercy Kansas City and about Kansas City itself, visit cmkc.link/TakeYourPlace.

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.

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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.

Skills Required

Board certified or board eligible pediatrician
Medical degree and eligibility to practice pediatric medicine
Proficiency in life-saving neonatal procedures, including intubation and umbilical lines
Interest in and evidence of scholarly pursuits, education, or quality improvement initiatives
Curriculum vitae and cover letter

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8,600 Employees

Year Founded: 1897

What We Do

Children’s Mercy is an independent nonprofit children’s health organization and pediatric hospital based in Kansas City, Missouri. It provides routine and highly specialized pediatric care, conducts advanced and translational research, advances breakthrough innovation, educates the next generation of caregivers, and offers compassionate support to families. Its mission is to transform the health, well-being, outcomes, and potential of children, especially those most vulnerable.