Swope Health·Kansas City, Kansas
Conduct health assessments and develop treatment plans for pediatric patients with acute and chronic conditions. Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams and community organizations to provide comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare.
Swope Health is seeking a compassionate and mission-driven Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to be a part of a team of providers that delivers quality care to the kids in our community who need it the most. Our Nurse Practitioners provide general healthcare assessments, treatment, and follow-up commensurate with clinical skills and comply with clinical guidelines, administrative policies/procedures of our organization, the licensing state, and accrediting/funding agencies. If you have a passion for community-based care, join Swope Health and help shape the future of equitable, patient-centered healthcare in our region.
Conduct health assessments on pediatric patients with both acute and chronic medical conditions.
Develop an impression of diagnosis and a treatment plan in collaboration with the physician.
Conduct health education/counseling/prevention of individual patients/groups at Swope Health Services.
Participate in interdisciplinary patient staffing.
Coordinate/collaborate with Swope Health Services departments and community service organizations as required by funding agencies.
Responsible for integrating healthcare and health education in the Continuum of Care process.
Order/perform and interpret routine laboratory tests.
Develop a health promotion and maintenance plan, including disease prevention, health education, and counseling.
Provide care for selected complicated patients as directed and supervised by department physician(s).
Arrange referrals as needed to other members of the health care team in accordance with SHS policies/procedures and/or third-party payers
Master of Science in Nursing or a Doctoral Degree Program
2-3 years experience in Pediatric setting preferred.
Registered Nurse in the State of Missouri and Kansas with an ARNP License.
Completion of a recognized nurse practitioner program in Pediatrics or Family Medicine in a university-based or university-affiliated setting.
Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
Ability to function as part of a team.
Licensure through the National Council Licensure Examination.
Each year, Swope Health serves over 55,000 patients, encompassing more than 200,000 visits in four counties on both sides of the state line. Our team members are proud of the work we do and the promise we’ve made – delivering coordinated care that values the needs of the whole person and championing better health in our community.
Swope Health is a special place that cares for the people who need it most, wherever they are in the community. As part of our promise to battle health inequities and provide high-quality, comprehensive care, we make care visible. That means we proudly deliver our promise through every action, every day.
Swope Health is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Requires a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctoral Degree and licensure as an ARNP and RN in Missouri and Kansas. Preference is given to candidates with 2-3 years of experience in a pediatric setting.
Market context
In Kansas, advanced-practice roles often draw steady interest because employers need licensed NPs and PAs who can cover broad patient needs across age groups. These positions are competitive when they require an active Kansas license, board certification, DEA registration, and BLS, and the full-benefits package can add to candidate interest. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, certification, and age-range experience before applying.