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Comcare to add two ARNP contracts; staff highlighted Will Barnes licensing milestone
Summary
County staff said two advanced registered nurse practitioner employment contracts for Comcare are on the agenda, including Will Barnes, a 'grow-your-own' staffer who completed his master's and obtained licensure.
Sedgwick County staff told commissioners two employment contracts for advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNPs) at Comcare will appear on the Board of Bids & Contracts section of the agenda.
Deputy County Manager Tim Kaufman highlighted one recruit, saying, "He's been our director of nursing for the past past few years as he's gone back to get his master's in nursing, and now he's licensed, and we're really glad about that." The briefing indicated these are routine employment contracts placed on the consent calendar.
Why it matters: the ARNP hires support Comcare's clinical capacity. The staff description framed Will Barnes as a local development success—hiring from within and supporting professional advancement.
Next steps: the commission will consider the employment contracts on the consent agenda at the April 9 meeting unless a commissioner requests separate discussion. The Agenda Review contained no vote or contract text.
