Intermediate Care Nurse - Kansas Campus; PRN

Intermediate Care Nurse - Kansas Campus (PRN)

Location:

Kansas Campus

Work Hours:

Utilizes nursing process and knowledge of scientific principles to provide comprehensive, age-appropriate nursing care for low-acuity assigned patients. Assists with the shift supervision of nonprofessional personnel as necessary.

Seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chickenpox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. Medical or religious exemptions can be discussed with Human Resources.

• Utilizes the nursing process to develop and implement a comprehensive, age-appropriate plan of care for the low-acuity patient and family which promotes optimal patient outcomes.
• Meets the educational and informational needs of the low-acuity patient and family, utilizing appropriate teaching/learning principles.
• Promotes safe, efficient, family-centered care to low-acuity patients.
• Delegates nursing care based on knowledge of staff qualifications and competency, and patient care requirements.

• Associate’s Degree ADN Required; current employees hired before September 1, 2013 are grandfathered and may continue in the direct care nursing role. No experience necessary / On-the-Job Training.
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred for nurses hired after September 1, 2013. Nurses without a BSN must complete their degree within 5 years of hire date. No experience necessary / On-the-Job Training.
• Licensed RN – Missouri (MO) or Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire.
• Licensed RN – Kansas (KS) or Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire.
• Life Support Certifications Required upon hire.
• Specialty Certification relevant to unit’s patient population (determined by Nurse Manager/Director) Preferred.

The benefits plans at Children's Mercy are designed to meet the changing needs of employees and their families.

Pay range begins at $31.50/hr, with the final offer based on education and experience.

This position is not eligible for remote work; the person hired will work onsite at a Children's Mercy location.

Children's Mercy hires based on job skills, expertise, and professional relationships. The hospital does not discriminate on the basis of 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.