Critical Care Staff Nurse - Emergency Dept.

Children's Mercy KC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

The benefits plans are designed to‑fit

Job summary

Children’s Mercy’s Division of Emergency cares for sick and injured children across Kansas City, with two pediatric EDs and a Level I Trauma Center. The role emphasizes age-appropriate care and family-centered nursing, supported by research and education.

Starting pay begins at $33.43/hr; candidates must be onsite and eligible for MO/KS RN licensure with potential certifications encouraged to advance care quality.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree ADN required with possible grandfathering for existing employees.
• Bachelor's degree preferred for hires after 2013; BSN must be completed within 5 years if not held.
• MO/KS RN licenses required upon hire; multistate licenses accepted.
• RN licensure within 90 days; Life Support Certifications required upon hire.
• Specialty nursing certifications encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes nursing process to develop and implement safe, high quality plans of care for critically ill patients and families.
• Meets educational and informational needs of patient and family and advocates for their needs.
• Maintains safe, comfortable, efficient, family-centered environment.
• Uses current research to expand knowledge and improve nursing care quality.

Education

Associate's Degree ADN

Bachelor's Degree

Licensed RN - MO / KS

RN Compact license (KS/MO)

Job description

Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

The Children's Mercy Division of Emergency provides the highest level of care to sick and injured children and adolescents of the Kansas City region.

We have two Pediatric Emergency Departments, one in downtown Kansas City and one in Overland Park, Kan. OurAdele Hall Campus location is a verified Level I Trauma Center, accredited by the American College of Surgeons, and includes the Emergency Mental Health Crisis Center, a dedicated, calmand safe space for patients experiencing a mental health crisis. Our Children’s Mercy Kansas location also provides essential emergency services to the community.

In both locations, patients receive skilled care from highly trained, passionate health care professionals. Our team members are involved in a wide variety of scholarly research, advocacy and educational endeavors. OurPediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Programis among the nation's most respected.

Critical care registered nurses provide illness management and health promotion for patients and families who require intensive care. Critical care registered staff nurses utilize the nursing process and knowledge of scientific principles to provide safe, high quality, comprehensive, and age appropriate nursing care for their assigned patients in the intensive care areas of the hospital. Critical care registered staff nurses provide patient and family education and advocate for their needs, while coordinating patient care with nonprofessional personnel as necessary.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to develop and implement a safe, high quality, comprehensive, and age-appropriate plan of care for the critically ill patient and family that promotes optimal patient outcomes.
• Meets the educational and informational 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.

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. and 1-2 years experience 1-2 years of experience preferred or
• 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. and No Experience necessary / On-the-Job Training
• 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
• Employees must obtain Licensed RN - Kansas or equivalent within 90 days
• Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire
• Specialty Nursing Certification encouraged for all eligible nurses Preferred

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits.

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $33.43/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work/Work from Home

This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children’s Mercy locations and may not work from home.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation are all factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, and beliefs.