Core Charge Nurse-Intermediate Care 5 Sutherland (RenalLiver General MedicalSurgical Unit)

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.

5 Sutherland is a general medical/surgical unit that cares for patients with renal and liver disease and those requiring inpatient rehabilitation. Patient diagnoses can include acute kidney and liver injury to end stage disease including dialysis and transplant. Rehabilitation patients often have a diagnosis of traumatic brain injury spinal cord injury or other injury/disease requiring inpatient rehab. Patients range in age from neonates to young adult. 5 Sutherland also cares for patients with tracheostomies and other general medical/surgical patients.

Please click here to see more information about 5 Sutherland: Charge Nurses provide leadership for nursing staff on their scheduled shifts. They collaborate with Nursing Department Directors 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. They demonstrate 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.

• Oversees daily planning assessment and decision making to provide the resources necessary for the provision of safe high-quality patient and family care in the intermediate care environment (areas providing acute inpatient care or complex outpatient care.
• Maintains clinical expertise by providing direct patient and family care working with staff on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Collaborates with the department leadership team in the management of personnel.
• Demonstrates and promotes accountability communication relationship management teamwork and collaboration with all stakeholders.
• Oversees daily operations in the intermediate care environment (areas providing acute inpatient care or complex outpatient care) to ensure appropriate staffing resources and clinical competencies are available for the department to function successfully.

• Bachelors Degree BSN required and 3-5 years experience Neonatal or pediatric work experience.
• 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 Provide 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 $36.16/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.