Advanced Pediatric Inpatient Nurse

jobs-childrensmercykc; Kansas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Mercy in Kansas City, KS, is seeking an Intermediate Care Registered Nurse to deliver high-acuity, patient- and family-centered care on the inpatient unit. The role emphasizes the nursing process, education for patients and families, and collaboration with the care team.

Qualifications include ADN with grandfathering for long-standing staff, BSN preferred for new hires, and MO/Kansas RN licensure (or multistate/RN compact).

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree ADN Required. Current employees hired before September 1, 2013 are grandfathered and permitted to continue in the direct care nursing role.
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred for all nurses hired after September 1, 2013. Nurses hired after this date without a BSN, must complete their degree within 5 years of their hire date.
• One of the following: Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas, RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO required upon hire
• One of the following: Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri, RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO required upon hire
• Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire
• Specialty Certification relevant to unit’s patient population (determined by Nurse Manager/Director) Preferred

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to develop and implement a safe, high quality, comprehensive, and age-appropriate plan of care for the high acuity patient and family that promotes optimal patient outcomes.
• Meets the educational needs of the patient and family and advocates for their needs.
• Maintains an environment that is safe, comfortable, efficient, and family-centered
• Utilizes current research and evidence for practice to expand personal professional knowledge, enhance role performance, and improve nursing care quality

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient education

Advocacy

Education

Associate's Degree ADN

Bachelor's Degree

RN Licensure MO/Kansas

Job description

Children's Mercy in Kansas City, KS, is seeking an Intermediate Care Registered Nurse to deliver high-acuity, patient- and family-centered care on the inpatient unit. The role emphasizes the nursing process, education for patients and families, and collaboration with the care team.

Qualifications include ADN with grandfathering for long-standing staff, BSN preferred for new hires, and MO/Kansas RN licensure (or multistate/RN compact).