Pediatric Intermediate Care Nurse — Endo/Pulm/Neuro

Children's Mercy Hospital; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 3,523,000 - 5,018,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO is seeking an Intermediate Care Nurse for the Endo/Pulm/Neuro unit. The role involves advanced illness management for high acuity patients, with 12-hour shifts from 7pm to 7am, on a 3x12 schedule. The unit serves neonates to teens, on a 25-bed general medical/surgical floor.

A BSN is preferred for newer hires, with MO/Kansas RN licensure required. The position emphasizes family-centered care, education, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN preferred for hires after Sep 1, 2013.
• MO/Kansas RN license required on hire.
• Life support certifications required on hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Patient advocacy

Family education

Education

Associate's Degree ADN

Bachelor's Degree Preferred (BSN)

Tools

Life Support Certifications

Job description

Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO is seeking an Intermediate Care Nurse for the Endo/Pulm/Neuro unit. The role involves advanced illness management for high acuity patients, with 12-hour shifts from 7pm to 7am, on a 3x12 schedule. The unit serves neonates to teens, on a 25-bed general medical/surgical floor.

A BSN is preferred for newer hires, with MO/Kansas RN licensure required. The position emphasizes family-centered care, education, and ongoing professional development.