Pediatric Intermediate Care RN - Family-Centered Impact

Children’s Mercy sa; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Mercy is seeking an Intermediate Care Registered Nurse to provide advanced illness management and health promotion for high-acuity patients. The successful candidate will practice family-centered care, educate families, and coordinate care with the care team, within a welcoming, inclusive environment.

We value kindness, curiosity, inclusion, teamwork and integrity, and we require vaccination records and compliance with immunization policies for new hires.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN preferred for all nurses hired after Sep 1, 2013, and those hired after this date must complete degree within 5 years of hire.
• RN licensure required in MO or KS; Multistate license or RN Compact where applicable; licensure upon hire.
• Life Support Certifications required upon hire; policy dictates licensure and credentialing as per Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy.
• Specialty certification relevant to unit’s patient population is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Associate's Degree ADN Required

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Licensed RN - MO or KS multistate license

RN Compact license (except KS/MO)

Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire

Specialty Certification relevant to unit's patient population (Preferred)

Job description

Children’s Mercy is seeking an Intermediate Care Registered Nurse to provide advanced illness management and health promotion for high-acuity patients. The successful candidate will practice family-centered care, educate families, and coordinate care with the care team, within a welcoming, inclusive environment.

We value kindness, curiosity, inclusion, teamwork and integrity, and we require vaccination records and compliance with immunization policies for new hires.