Intermediate Care Nurse - 6 Hall (PRN Night Shift)

Children's Mercy Hospital; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 35,800 - 50,988; Full time

Job summary

Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City is seeking an Intermediate Care Nurse for 6 Hall on a PRN Night Shift. The role uses the nursing process to deliver age-appropriate care for low-acuity patients and to supervise nonprofessional staff as needed.

Requirements include ADN, MO and KS RN licenses, BSN preferred for newer hires, life support certifications, and a relevant specialty certification. Immunization and related policies are part of employment conditions.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN preferred for hires after Sept 1, 2013.
• MO and KS RN multistate licenses required upon hire.
• Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire.
• Specialty Certification relevant to unit's patient population Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to develop and implement a comprehensive, age-appropriate plan of care for the low acuity patient and family which promotes optimal patient outcomes.
• Meets the educational and informational needs of the low acuity patient and family, utilizing appropriate principles of teaching/learning.
• Promotes safe, efficient, family-centered care to low acuity patients.
• Delegates nursing care based on knowledge of staff qualifications/competency and patient care requirements.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient education

Delegation

Education

Associate's Degree (ADN) Required

Bachelor's Degree Preferred for post-2013 hires

Licensed RN – MO multistate license

Licensed RN – KS multistate license

Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire

Specialty Certification relevant to unit's patient population Preferred

Job description

Intermediate Care Nurse - 6 Hall (PRN Night Shift)

Location: Adele Hall. Division: 6 Hall. Shift: Night shift (7p-7a). Work type: PRN. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.

Overview

6 Hall is a 16-bed, general medical/surgical unit that specializes in infectious diseases. When isolation is required, any room on the unit can be used. There are two special isolation rooms, equipped with ante-rooms and special ventilation capabilities, which can be used for airborne-transmitted diseases. Patients range in age from neonates to 18 years. We occasionally treat young adults.

Common diagnoses include:

• RSV
• Influenza
• Pneumonia
• COVID-19
• Gastroenteritis
• Febrile illness
• Asthma exacerbation

The Intermediate Care Nurse utilizes nursing process and knowledge of scientific principles to provide comprehensive, age-appropriate nursing care for low acuity assigned patients. Assists with the shift supervision of nonprofessional personnel as necessary.

Our immunization requirements: 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 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 comprehensive, age-appropriate plan of care for the low acuity patient and family which promotes optimal patient outcomes.
• Meets the educational and informational needs of the low acuity patient and family, utilizing appropriate principles of teaching/learning.
• Promotes safe, efficient, family-centered care to low acuity patients.
• Delegates nursing care based on knowledge of staff qualifications/competency and patient care requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (ADN) Required. Current employees who were hired before September 1, 2013 are grandfathered and permitted to continue in the direct care nursing role. No Experience necessary / On-the-Job Training.
• 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. No Experience necessary / On-the-Job Training.
• Licensed RN – Missouri (MO) – Register Nurse multistate license required upon hire.
• Licensed RN – Kansas (KS) – Register Nurse multistate license 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.

Benefits

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 $31.50/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 Statement

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.