Staff Nurse - Neurology Clinic
About The Position
The Children's Mercy Neurology Department is a top-ranked program providing innovative care, including the Sarli Family Foundation Neurology Clinic and a Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. The Comprehensive Stroke Center is the only pediatric stroke center in the region. Registered nurses in this role provide illness management and health promotion for patients and families, utilizing the nursing process to deliver safe, high-quality, comprehensive, and age-appropriate care. They also provide patient and family education, advocate for patient needs, and coordinate care with other personnel. Children's Mercy is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the community it serves, valuing kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team, and integrity. As a condition of employment, all employees must be willing to receive the seasonal influenza vaccine and provide proof of MMR, varicella, and Tdap vaccinations if found non-immune or without evidence of vaccination. Medical and/or religious exemptions can be discussed with Human Resources.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree ADN Required.
- Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas
- Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri
- RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO, must obtain KS or MO Multistate License within 90 days of hire
- Required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire
- Willingness to be vaccinated for seasonal influenza.
- Willingness 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree BSN Preferred
- 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
- Benefits plans designed to meet the changing needs of employees and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
