Why Shriners Children's?

Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties healthcare system. With multiple hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Our mission is to change and improve lives by caring for our patients, conducting research to gain knowledge and develop new treatments, and providing educational opportunities for physicians and other healthcare professionals.

• 4 locations ranked on S. News & World Report’s list of Best Children’s Hospitals for pediatric orthopedics
• Winner of 9 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Awards and 5 Pinnacle of Excellence Awards for Patient Experience (2023)
• $20 million in annual funding for innovative research in genomics, clinical motional analysis, and other forms of translational research.

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