NICU Intermediate Care Nurse - Level IV, Family-Centered

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

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Benefits package

Job summary

Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a NICU Intermediate Care Registered Nurse to provide specialized care for neonatal patients transitioning from intensive care. You will collaborate with families and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, developmentally appropriate and family-centered care.

The NICU is Level IV with access to 400 newborn medicine specialists and on-site subspecialists, aiming for excellent patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN preferred for nurses hired after Sep 1, 2013.
• License: Missouri or Kansas RN multistate, or RN Compact license for states beyond KS/MO.
• Life Support Certifications required upon hire.
• Specialty certification relevant to unit is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safe, high-quality, age-appropriate care plans for high-acuity patients and families.
• Meet educational needs of patients and families and advocate for their needs.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, efficient, family-centered environment.
• Apply current research to improve nursing care quality and professional knowledge.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care

Family-centered care

Education

Associate's Degree ADN

Bachelor's Degree BSN preferred

Tools

Missouri RN Multistate License

Kansas RN Multistate License

RN Compact license

Job description

Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a NICU Intermediate Care Registered Nurse to provide specialized care for neonatal patients transitioning from intensive care. You will collaborate with families and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, developmentally appropriate and family-centered care.

The NICU is Level IV with access to 400 newborn medicine specialists and on-site subspecialists, aiming for excellent patient outcomes.