Nurse Manager - Nephrology Clinic

Children's Mercy KC • Kansas City, MO

4d • $46 • Onsite

About The Position

As one of the top-ranked kidney care programs in the nation, the Division of Pediatric Nephrology at Children’s Mercy provides family-centered care for children and teens with kidney and urinary tract disorders. Our leadership in innovative research projects—like CKiD, the largest study of children with chronic kidney disease in North America—is actively improving the way we care for kids.
Conditions treated in clinic:
Acute kidney injury (renal failure)
Chronic kidney disease
Disorders of mineral metabolism
End-stage renal disease
Enuresis (also known as bedwetting)
Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
Glomerulonephritis
Hematuria/proteinuria
Hypercalciuria
Hypertension
Kidney injuries
Kidney transplantation
Metabolic bone disease/osteoporosis
Nephrotic Syndrome
Renal tubular disorders
Urinary tract infection and abnormalities
Urolithiasis
Voiding disorders
The Nurse Manager leads the clinic including personnel and fiscal management and development of programs and services. Participates in department and hospital performance improvement activities. Provides family centered patient care that is based in scientific theory and is outcome focused.
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

• Bachelor's Degree of Nursing required and 1-2 years experience
• At least 12 months of experience in clinical nursing.
• Master's Degree of Nursing preferred and 1-2 years 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
• Employee must obtain KS or MO Multistate license within 30 days of hire
• Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire
• Specialty Certification relevant to unit's patient population (determined by Nurse Director) Required Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Personnel management.
• Comprehensive unit management and development of programs and services.
• Participates in department and organization performance improvement activities.
• Fiscal management and accountability.
• Actively participates and provides leadership for education programs, unit meetings and assigned committees.
• Utilizes the nursing process to develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care for the patient/family which promotes optimal patient outcomes.

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: Manager