Registered Nurse; RN - Pediatrics

Children's Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Pediatrics for a nursing job in Kansas City, Kansas.

• Specialty:
  Pediatrics
• Discipline:
  RN
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• Shift:
  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.

The Pediatric Ambulatory Electrophysiology RN provides specialized nursing care to pediatric patients with cardiac arrhythmias and implanted cardiac devices (e.g., pacemakers, ICDs, loop recorders). This role involves direct patient care in the ambulatory setting, working collaboratively with electrophysiology providers, advanced practice nurses, and other clinical staff to ensure high-quality, family-centered care. High degree of autonomy needed and attention to detail is a must.

At Children’s 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, it’s 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 Children’s 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.

• Perform comprehensive assessments of pediatric patients with arrhythmias or cardiac devices..
• Provide electrophysiology education and support to patients and families.
• Triage patient concerns via phone or electronic communication, escalating as needed.

• Orders and assists with coordination of EP patient admissions (changing meds, arrhythmia issues, etc)
• Assists with coordination of care between service lines when needed (referring out to other specialties)
• Assists with EP provider clinics, assisting patient and family education and instructions.
• Relays tests results (holter, MRI, EKG, Echo, etc) and necessary changes in care as requested by EP MD’s

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Coordinate outpatient visits and ensure continuity of care across settings.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

• Associate's Degree ADN Required.
  • Current employees hired before September 1, 2013 are grandfathered and permitted to continue in the direct care nursing role
  • 1-2 years of experience preferred or
• Bachelor's 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
• One of the following:
  Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire
• One of the…