Overview
AdventHealth Kansas City, a leading faith based, not-for-profit health system, is seeking an experienced Palliative Care Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) to provide coverage at our hospitals in the Kansas City Metro.
About our Employed Palliative Care group:
- Collaborate with an experienced Palliative Care physician
- 0.5 FTE (approximately 2.5 days per week)
- Primary Campus: AH Shawnee Mission
- Telehealth support provided to AH South Overland Park, AH Lenexa City Center and AH Ottawa
- EMR Epic
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history, physical examination, and evaluation of care needs
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies as appropriate
- Develop and manage treatment plans within scope of practice, including prescriptive authority
- Provide symptom management and supportive care for patients with serious illness
- Educate and counsel patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment options, goals of care, and available resources
- Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards
Qualifications:
- Board-certified APRN or PA-C
- At least 1 year prior experience in related specialty
- Kansas licensure (or eligibility for licensure)
- Strong communication skills and a passion for compassionate patient care
Employment Details:
- Base Salary (Exempt)
- Retirement program comprised of a 403(b) matching account and a 457(b) deferred compensation savings plan
- Offerings include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, disability coverage
- Generous continuing medical education (CME) allowance
Hospital Description
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, located in Merriam, Kansas, is a 504-bed acute care hospital serving the Kansas City metro area, particularly Johnson County. Formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, it joined the AdventHealth network in 2002, guided by a mission to provide faith-based, whole-person care that nurtures physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Established in 1962, the hospital has deep roots in the community, originating from a collaboration between local leaders, the Johnson County Medical Society, and the New Haven Seventh-day Adventist Church to meet the area’s growing healthcare needs.
The hospital offers comprehensive services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, cardiology, neurology, maternity, bariatric surgery, and behavioral health, supported by over 700 physicians across 50 specialties and more than 3,300 employees. Its state-of-the-art AdventHealth Cancer Institute, accredited by the Commission on Cancer, provides advanced treatments like MRI-guided radiation therapy, doubling patient capacity with a new $76.5 million facility opened in 2024. The B.E. Smith Family Center supports children with developmental disabilities, and the Birth Center is renowned for delivering more babies annually than any other Kansas City hospital.
Community Description
Located in suburban Kansas City, Shawnee Mission is one of the country's wealthiest communities with beautiful established neighborhoods, upscale shopping centers, and nationally top-ranked public-school systems. It sits in the heart of Johnson County, which offers an extensive park and trail system that includes 24 trails extending over 98 miles. The Kansas City area is home to great professional and college sports teams and is the host of the FIFA World Cup in 2026. There is an incredible entertainment scene featuring the Kauffman Performing Arts Center, the Nelson-Atkins Art Gallery, and the T-Mobile Center. We are known for our World Class BBQ but also have culturally diverse high end dining options. With all the offerings of a big city, Kansas City has a small town feeling that our providers affectionately referred to as a hidden gem.