Registered Nurse; RN - Home Health PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Children's Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a nursing job in Kansas City, Kansas.

• Specialty:
  PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff

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.

Children’s Mercy Home Care is the only full-service pediatric home-health agency in the region. We utilize the services of highly trained registered nurses and therapists who assist patients and families with their medical needs as they transition to their home environment. We provide comprehensive medical care, such as infusion therapy and wound care, for a diverse group of children, some with complex medical needs.

Other team members include nurse Liaisons, physical, occupational, speech and neonatal pediatric respiratory therapists, as well as experts in pharmacy, medical social work and durable medical equipment and supplies. Using a multidisciplinary approach, we actively coordinate the patient’s individualized plan of care.

We provide short-term medical care, education, encouragement, and support to help our patients and families attain the highest level of health and independence. The Children’s Mercy Home Care Team teaches the child’s parents or legal guardians how to independently provide the care ordered. Our goal is to prevent hospital readmissions and ensure the best possible outcomes.

More about the Home Health Nurse Specialist – Intake Team position

Our intake team Home Health Nurse Specialists receive and coordinate home health referrals from physicians, hospitals, facilities, and other community referral sources. They work with hospital care managers to help coordinate hospital discharges and assure a seamless transition to home by scheduling clinical services with the caregiver, coordinating any teaching needs, and working with insurance providers. They use their knowledge, judgment, and critical thinking skills to make decisions regarding patient care.

This could include integrating relevant regulatory and accreditation standards, resources, insurance coverage, and data. The intake team schedules home visits for clinical staff and DME (if applicable) and assigns staff to referrals. They also assist with enteral and infusion pump teaches and troubleshooting. Our intake team support the field staff from the office, by helping coordinate care and communication with our referral sources and caregivers.

Our intake team Home Health Nurse Specialists work with an experienced and positive team. They enjoy helping families become established with a home nurse and therapy services so that they can remain out of the hospital and in the comfort of their own home. Hearing the success stories of patients who had a rough start and are now thriving because of their home care services is extremely rewarding.

They are the ‘air traffic controllers’ of Children’s Mercy Home Care!

Learn More about Homecare!

Home Care Intake Nurse Specialist is responsible for appropriately receiving and coordinating Home Care referrals from physicians, hospitals, facilities and other community referral sources. Intake Nurse Specialist requires substantial specialized knowledge, judgment, and critical thinking skills in…