Why Shriners?

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 403(b) plan with company match and 457(b) deferred compensation plans
• Employer sponsored continuing education and training
• Relocation assistance
• Employer provided professional liability coverage
• School Loan Forgiveness Program
• Voluntary benefits: short and long-term disability insurance, critical illness and accident insurance, hospital indemnity, legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance

About Shriners Children’s St. Louis

Shriners Children’s St. Louis is where hope and healing meet. Our team of highly specialized physicians provides comprehensive care for orthopedic conditions, limb lengthening and reconstruction, spine conditions, neuromuscular conditions, orthotics and prosthetics, and plastic surgery.

• Pediatric orthopedic hospital located on the campus of Washington University Medical School
• Ranked on S. News & World Report’s list of Best Children’s Hospitals for pediatric orthopedics
• Academic affiliation with Washington University School of Medicine and partnership with St. Louis Children’s Hospital
• Outreach clinics in Belize, Barbados, and the West Indies Islands.
• EMR: Epic
• Team of 6 Nurse Practitioners and 10 orthopedic surgeons

Shriners Children’s is looking for a part-time Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Shriners Children’s St. Louis. This provider will support our Orthopedics team and provide pre-op, post-op, and non-op follow up care to a wide range of pediatric orthopedic patients in a clinic setting.

This position entails a 0.5 FTE commitment with a flexible schedule, 8:00am to 4:00pm, and no nights, weekends, holidays, or call. The pay range for this position is $40.30 to $69.08/hour based on years of experience and departmental equity.

• Attend general and specialty orthopedic outpatient clinics, coordinating surgeries, diagnostic studies, and following up with patients and families
• Obtain and document appropriate health histories and perform physical exams on orthopedic and rehabilitation patients
• Order appropriate treatment and/or diagnostic studies
• Make appropriate referrals as needed
• Educate patients/parents regarding identified health conditions and findings
• Communicate with community care providers regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow up requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing or higher required
• ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA (or equivalent) board certification as a PNP or FNP required
• Active MO RN license required
• Valid MO APRN license with prescriptive authority required
• Active DEA license required
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in pediatrics and/or orthopedics in an outpatient setting highly preferred. New graduates will also be considered.
• Compassionate and mission-driven with strong critical thinking and time management skills