ICU Staff Nurse Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) Varied Shift

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.

Our nurses sincere and tactful approach to patient-centered care particularly in high-acuity situations serves as a beacon of hope for patients and their families. By leading bedside practice with adaptability diligence and compassion nurses at Childrens Mercy are the powerhouses that potentiate positive clinical change and outcomes in our pediatric population.

Esteban Marquez BSN RN CCRN Core Charge Nurse

Get to know our CICU!

Our mission in the ICU is to provide healing comfort and support to our patients and their families in times of critical need. This support is provided through two specialized ICUs: our 43 bed Pediatric ICU (PICU) and 24 bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). Our nursing staff can cross-train for both units.

Our CICU sees approximately 1000 admissions annually with over 400 of those children receiving complex congenital heart nurses are innovators and leaders who are helping improve care and are changing how pediatric nursing is practiced here and around the world. Our commitment to education and training has led to Childrens Mercy having more advanced practice specialty certified and BSN-prepared nurses than any other hospital in the region. Here nurses are leaders in quality improvement initiatives and research studies that are changing care and transforming lives. The CICU supports several RN involvement initiatives including Quality Improvement research and leadership development.

The CICU offers many specialty training and growth opportunities including ECMO CRRT ventricular assist devices pre- and postoperative heart transplantation care and central line guidance.

OUR CICU TEAM CONSISTS OF:
Cardiac Intensivists Fellows and APRNs
Cardiac Surgery
Cardiology Electrophysiology Heart Failure Cardiology and Psychology
CICU Nursing Leadership Team:
Nursing Department Directors Quality
Improvement Coordinator Education
Coordinators Core Charge RNs
Bedside RNs
Resource/Code RNs
Blood Stream Infection Specialist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Dedicated Respiratory Therapists and Pharmacists
Care Assistant/Nurse Technicians/Secretaries

MULTIDISCIPLINARY CARE TEAMS FREQUENTLY CONSULTED:
Hepatology
Nephrology
Pulmonology
Hematology
Neurology
Interventional radiology

TOP CONDITIONS SEEN/TREATED EACH YEAR IN THE CICU:
Complex congenital heart disease surgery with
post-operative Cardiac Critical Care
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Cardiomyopathy
Advanced Heart Failure
ASD/VSD
Coarctation of the Aorta
Tetralogy of Fallot
Transposition of the Great Arteries
AV Canal
Cardiac Transplantation
Cardiac Arrhythmias

SERVICES:
Specific technology or equipment we use for
patient care:
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
External/internal pacing
Apheresis
Ventricular Assist Devices:
Berlin Heart
HeartMate 3
Pedimag/Centrimag

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.

• Utilizes the nursing process to develop and implement a safe high quality comprehensive and age-appropriate plan of care for the critically ill patient and family that promotes optimal patient outcomes.
• Meets the educational and informational needs of the critically ill 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 for critically ill patients.

• Associates Degree ADN Required. Current employees hired before September 1 2013 are grandfathered and permitted to continue in the direct care nursing role and No Experience necessary / On-the-Job Training or
• Bachelors 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. and No Experience necessary / On-the-Job Training
• One of the following: Licensed RN - MO Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire
• One of the following: Licensed RN - Kansas Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire
• RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO
• 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
• CCRN 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 $34.43/hr but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

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 are all 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.

CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds not just because its the right thing to do but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service you will find a recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring including education ideas culture and beliefs.