Staff Nurse - Colorectal Surgery

Children's Mercy KC•Kansas City, MO

10d•$31•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 Children’s Mercy is home to one of a very few Comprehensive Colorectal Centers in the nation. We take a team-based approach to care for children with colorectal conditions such as Hirschsprung disease and other anorectal and pelvic floor disorders. At the Children's Mercy Comprehensive Colorectal Center (CCC), you will find the highest level of pediatric colorectal care. The care team includes providers who are nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report for excellence. Children who we treat surgically receive the highest level care possible through our accredited surgery center. Registered Nurses in the Surgery Clinics provide illness management and health promotion for patients and families who require hospital care. Registered staff nurses utilize the nursing process and knowledge of scientific principles to provide safe, high quality, comprehensive, and age appropriate nursing care for their assigned patients. Registered staff nurses provide patient and family education and advocate for their needs. Registered nurses coordinate patient care with non-clinical personnel as necessary. Surgery clinic staff nurse job responsibilities include clinic patient management in collaboration with the provider and care team, collection and acquisition of pertinent clinical records including labs/pathology, operative reports, and radiology reports/imaging phone triage. Surgery clinic staff nurses will provide patient care coordination to ensure high quality care delivery. Clinic nursing staff will participate in performance improvement initiatives for the department and provide clinical nursing support as needed to any services reporting up through the Surgery Clinics. Surgery Clinic staff are responsible for understanding the surgery scheduling process and assisting as needed. 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 ADN required. Current employees hired before September 1, 2013 are grandfathered and permitted to continue in the direct care nursing role.
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 Employees must obtain Licensed RN - KS or MO Compact within 90 days
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 for all nurses hired after September 1, 2013. Nurses hired after this date without a BSN must complete their degree within 5 years of their hire date.
Specialty Certification relevant to unit's patient population (determined by Nurse Manager/Director) Preferred Upon Hire

Responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process to develop and implement a safe, high quality, comprehensive, and age-appropriate plan of care for the patient and family that promotes optimal patient outcomes.
Meets the educational needs of the patient and family and advocates for their needs.
Maintains an environment that is safe, comfortable, efficient, and family-centered.
Utilizes current research and evidence for practice to expand personal professional knowledge, enhance role performance, and improve nursing care quality.

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.
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