Advanced Pediatric Care Nurse - High-Acuity Unit

Children’s Mercy sa; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Mercy in Kansas City is seeking an Intermediate Care Registered Nurse for the 4 Henson unit to care for hematology/oncology and related patients. This role emphasizes advanced nursing care, family education, and collaborative teamwork in a pediatric setting.

Starting pay begins at $33.50/hr with shift differentials: Weekday nights 15% and Weekend nights 25%. On-site employment only; vaccine and health guidelines apply.

Qualifications

• ADN required; grandfathering for pre-9/1/2013 hires.
• BSN preferred for hires after 9/1/2013; degree must be completed within 5 years.
• MO or KS RN license; multi-state license allowed.
• RN compact license for all states besides KS and MO required upon hire.
• Life Support certifications required upon hire.
• Specialty certification relevant to unit’s patient population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a safe, high-quality, age-appropriate plan of care for high-acuity patients.
• Meet the educational needs of the patient and family and advocate for their needs.
• Maintain an environment that is safe, comfortable, efficient, and family-centered.
• Utilize current research and evidence for practice to expand personal professional knowledge, enhance role performance, and improve nursing care quality.

Skills

Nursing

Patient education

Education

Associate's Degree ADN

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Tools

RN Licensure MO/Kansas

Job description

Children’s Mercy in Kansas City is seeking an Intermediate Care Registered Nurse for the 4 Henson unit to care for hematology/oncology and related patients. This role emphasizes advanced nursing care, family education, and collaborative teamwork in a pediatric setting.

Starting pay begins at $33.50/hr with shift differentials: Weekday nights 15% and Weekend nights 25%. On-site employment only; vaccine and health guidelines apply.