Intermediate Care Nurse - Hem/Onc/BMT (4 Henson) Full-time night shift

Children's Mercy KC • Kansas City, MO

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Mercy is hiring an Intermediate Care Registered Nurse for 4 Henson, a general medical/surgical unit caring for patients in Hematology, Oncology, and Blood and Marrow Transplantation. The unit has HEPA-filtered rooms that allow immunocompromised patients to visit the playroom and teen room and participate in child-life activities that support psychosocial and physical health. The unit also cares for non-infectious medical/surgical patients during peak census periods.

Intermediate Care Registered Nurses provide advanced illness management and health promotion for patients requiring intermediate acuity care. They use the nursing process and scientific principles to deliver safe, high-quality, comprehensive, family-centered, age-appropriate care; educate patients and families; advocate for their needs; and coordinate care with nonprofessional personnel as needed.

This is a full-time, onsite night-shift position. The role is not eligible for remote work. A seasonal influenza vaccination is a condition of employment. New employees must also be willing to receive specified vaccines if found non-immune or unable to provide evidence of vaccination; medical and religious exemptions may be discussed with Human Resources.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in nursing (ADN) required; employees hired before September 1, 2013, are grandfathered and permitted to continue in a direct-care nursing role.
• Nurses hired after September 1, 2013, without a BSN must complete their bachelor's degree within five years of their hire date.
• No experience necessary; on-the-job training provided.
• Required upon hire: one of the listed RN licenses or multistate/compact license options accepted for Missouri and Kansas.
• Required upon hire: a qualifying RN license or multistate/compact license accepted for Kansas and Missouri.
• Required life-support certifications, as specified in the Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy.
• Must meet the organization's vaccination conditions of employment, subject to discussion of medical or religious exemptions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred for nurses hired after September 1, 2013.
• Specialty certification relevant to the unit's patient population, as determined by the Nurse Manager or Director.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to develop and implement a safe, high-quality, comprehensive, age-appropriate plan of care for high-acuity patients and their families to promote optimal outcomes.
• Meet the educational needs of patients and families and advocate for their needs.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, efficient, and family-centered environment.
• Use current research and evidence in practice to expand professional knowledge, enhance role performance, and improve nursing care quality.

Benefits

• Benefits plans designed to meet the changing needs of employees and their families.
• Weekday night shift differential of 15%.
• Weekend night shift differential of 25%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree