Pediatric Cardiac Cath/EP Critical Care Nurse

Children's Mercy KC; Missouri; On-site; USD 63,931 - 86,495; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Mercy seeks CV/EP‑critical care staff nurses to provide specialized patient care in the cardiac catheterization/electrophysiology lab surgical setting in accordance with our scope, standards, values, and mission. The CV/EP‑critical care nurse prepares, monitors, and manages patients to maintain a safe environment during complex procedures.

At Children’s Mercy, we require vaccine compliance and teamwork, with a commitment to compassionate care, education, and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• ADN or BSN required with licensure in MO or KS.
• Life Support Certifications required upon hire.
• BSN preferred for hires after 2013; must complete if not held.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes nursing process to provide safe, high‑quality care for cardiac cath/EP patients.
• Meets educational needs of patients and families and advocates for them.
• Maintains a safe, family‑centered perioperative environment.
• Uses current research to improve nursing care quality.

Skills

ADN

BSN

RN Licensure MO/KS

Life Support Certification

Specialty Certification

Education

Associate’s Degree ADN

Bachelor’s Degree BSN

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

CV/EP-critical care staff nurses provide specialized patient care in the cardiac catherization/electrophysiology lab surgical setting in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. CV/EP -critical care staff nurses utilize the nursing process and knowledge of scientific principles to provide safe, high quality, comprehensive, and age-appropriate nursing care for patients undergoing Level 0 to 6 cardiac surgical procedures in the hospital setting, including managing emergent, complex clinical situations appropriately. The CV/EP -critical care staff nurse prepares, monitors, and manages the patient and operative setting during cardiac catherization/electrophysiology cases to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes, and maximize available resources. CV/EP -critical care 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 and knowledge of scientific principles to provide safe, high quality, comprehensive, and age-appropriate nursing care for patients undergoing Level 0 to 6 cardiac catherization/electrophysiology lab surgical procedures in the hospital setting, including managing emergent, complex clinical situations appropriately.
• 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 during the perioperative encounter.
• 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 or
• Bachelor's Degree BSN
  • 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 required upon hire:
  • Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri,
  • Licensed RN - KS, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas
  • RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO
    • MO or KS Multistate License required within 90 days of hire
• 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 $36.16/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.