Pediatric Cardiology Nurse - Impactful Team Care

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

Job summary

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is recruiting a registered nurse for the Ward Family Heart Center to provide high-quality, age-appropriate care for patients with congenital and acquired heart conditions. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to diagnose, treat, and manage complex cardiac conditions across pediatric ages.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, family education, and collaborative care.

Qualifications

• ADN degree required; BSN preferred for hires after Sept 1, 2013.
• Licensed RN in KS or MO multistate; RN Compact license for other states.
• Licenses must be obtained within 90 days of hire where required.
• Life Support Certifications required upon hire; specialty certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to develop and implement a safe, high quality plan of care for patients and family.
• Meets the educational needs of the patient and family and advocates for their needs.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable, efficient, family-centered environment.
• Uses current research and evidence to improve nursing care quality.

Skills

RN Licenses KS/MO Multistate

RN Compact License

Life Support Certifications

Specialty Certification

Education

Associate's Degree ADN

Bachelor's Degree BSN preferred

Job description

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is recruiting a registered nurse for the Ward Family Heart Center to provide high-quality, age-appropriate care for patients with congenital and acquired heart conditions. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to diagnose, treat, and manage complex cardiac conditions across pediatric ages.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, family education, and collaborative care.