Core Charge Nurse - Operation Breakthrough / Primary Care Clinic

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team At Childrens 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.

Childrens 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 childrens 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.

The Primary Care Clinic provides a pediatric medical home for children of the Kansas City metro area. Our care team provides high-quality primary care for children from birth through adolescence. The primary care team works with medical specialists social workers clinical service coordinators case managers registered dietitians and allied health providers to create care plans to meet each patients unique health care needs.

The Childrens Mercy Operation Breakthrough Clinic is a medical home for children at Operation Breakthrough and the surrounding community. We offer family-centered holistic care for children from newborn to 21 years. We also provide nursing services at the school. Our clinic is located inside Operation Breakthrough at 3039 Troost Avenue.

Services we offer:

Asthma care
Behavioral services
Ill and follow-up care
Same-day appointments
School physicals
Sports physicals
Tests/labs
Vaccinations
Well child check-ups

Same-day sick appointments:

Medical concerns we can help you address:

Asthma
Behavioral concerns
Colds
Constipation
Ear infections
Fevers
Rash
Sore throat
Upset stomach vomiting and diarrhea
Urinary tract infection

Core Charge Nurses provide leadership for nursing staff on their scheduled shifts. They collaborate with Nursing Department Directors Managers and Hospital Shift Supervisors to provide the personnel workplace and technology resources necessary for the provision of safe high quality patient and family care. Core Charge Nurses solve problems effectively communicating and collaborating with all stakeholders. Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the Childrens Mercy Lean System and contributes to operational excellence. They maintain clinical expertise by providing direct patient and family care working with staff on a regularly scheduled basis.

At Childrens 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 its 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 Childrens 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.

• Provides leadership for nursing staff to support high quality care of patients and families during scheduled shifts in coordination with the interdisciplinary patient care team.
• Collaborates with the Nursing Department Director Nurse Manager and Hospital Shift Supervisor to provide the personnel workplace and technology resources necessary for the provision of safe high quality patient and family care during scheduled shifts
• Provides leadership for effective problem solving communication and collaboration between stakeholders to achieve the common goal of safe high quality patient care.
• Utilizes the nursing process and organizational policy and procedure to plan and provide a comprehensive collaborative age-appropriate plan of care for patients and families.

• Bachelors Degree BSN required and 3-5 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
• Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire
• Specialty Certification relevant to units patient population (determined by Nurse Manager/Director) Preferred

The benefits plans at Childrens 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.

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $33.43/hr but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

This position is not eligible to work remotely which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Childrens Mercy locations and may not work from home.

Childrens Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees patients parents and visitors. A personal interview formal education and training previous work experience references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race color religion sex national origin age disability creed genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Childrens Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.