Float Pool Staff RN - ICU

Children's Mercy KC • Kansas City, MO

21d • $34 • Onsite

About The Position

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
Utilizes nursing process and knowledge of scientific principles to provide comprehensive, age appropriate nursing care on all critical care and medical/surgical units for stable and critically ill patients. (Assists with the shift supervision of non-professional 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.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree and
• Current employees hired before September 1, 2013 are grandfathered and permitted to continue in the direct care nursing role.
• 2 years or more of nursing experience
• One of the following: Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire
• One of the following: Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire
• RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO
• KS or MO compact 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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Direct care nurses without a BSN hired on or after September 1, 2013 are required to enroll in an academic program promptly in order to complete their BSN degree requirements within 5 years of their hire date.
• Specialty Certification relevant to unit's patient population (determined by Nurse Manager/Director) Preferred

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to develop and implement a comprehensive, age-appropriate plan of care for stable and critically ill patients and families which promotes optimal patient outcomes.
• Meets the educational and informational needs of the stable and critically ill patient and family, utilizing appropriate principles of teaching/learning.
• Promotes safe, efficient, family-centered care to stable and critically ill patients.
• Delegates nursing care based on knowledge of staff qualifications/competency and patient care requirements.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and attends education programs, unit meetings and assigned committees.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees