Cardiology Clinic Nurse – Pediatric Care

Children's Mercy Hospital; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Mercy’s Ward Family Heart Center seeks a dedicated registered nurse to provide pediatric care. You will apply the nursing process to create age-appropriate care plans, educate families, and advocate for patient needs on a team-based unit at East Campus.

The role requires an ADN with BSN preferred for newer hires; MO/KS multistate licensure or RN compact, plus Life Support Certifications. On-site work only; pay starts at $32/hr with room for negotiation based on experience.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN preferred for hires after 9/1/2013.
• MO or KS RN multistate license or RN compact.
• Must obtain KS/MO multistate license within 90 days of hire.
• Life Support Certifications required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to develop and implement a safe, high quality, comprehensive, and age-appropriate plan of care for the 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 process

Patient education

Advocacy

Education

Associate's Degree ADN

Bachelor's Degree BSN

Licensed RN - KS

Licensed RN - MO

RN Compact license

Job description

Children's Mercy’s Ward Family Heart Center seeks a dedicated registered nurse to provide pediatric care. You will apply the nursing process to create age-appropriate care plans, educate families, and advocate for patient needs on a team-based unit at East Campus.

The role requires an ADN with BSN preferred for newer hires; MO/KS multistate licensure or RN compact, plus Life Support Certifications. On-site work only; pay starts at $32/hr with room for negotiation based on experience.