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　　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.

　　Overview

　　The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at Children’s Mercy is one of the largest full-service programs in the country and ranked as one of the nation’s top endocrinology programs by U.S. News and World Report.

　　Families can receive a wide range of care and support services to help children with endocrine disorders—problems with the body’s hormones and the various glands and tissues that produce them—lead healthy lives today and into adulthood.

　　Endocrine Clinic Clincal Services and Conditions:

　　Diabetes

　　Thyroid disorders

　　Adrenal disorders

　　Pituitary disorders

　　Hormone disorders

　　Turner Syndrome

　　Gender-variant

　　Gender pathway services

　　22Q

　　PCOS

　　Registered nurses provide illness management and health promotion for patients and families who require care. Registered staff nurses utilize the nursing process and knowledge of scientific principles to provide safe, high quality, comprehensive, and age appropriate nursing care for their assigned patients. Registered staff nurses provide patient and family education and advocate for their needs. Registered nurses coordinate patient care with nonprofessional personnel as necessary.

　　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 theseasonal influenzaandCOVID-19vaccines are 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 become a finalist for this position, and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

　　Responsibilities

　　Utilizes the nursing process to develop and implement a safe, high quality, comprehensive, and age-appropriate plan of care for the patient and family that promotes optimal patient outcomes.

　　Meets the educational needs of the 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.

　　Qualifications

　　Associate's Degree Current employees hired before September 1, 2013 are grandfathered and permitted to continue in the direct care nursing role.

　　No Experience necessary / On-the-Job Training

　　Bachelor's Degree Preferred for all direct care nurses hired after September 1, 2013. Direct care nurses hired after this date without a BSN, must complete their degree within 5 years of their hire date.

　　No Experience necessary / On-the-Job Training

　　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

　　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 unit's patient population (determined by Nurse Manager/Director) Preferred Upon Hire

　　Starting Pay

　　Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $29.00/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

　　Remote Work/Work from Home

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

　　EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

　　Children’s 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. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

　　Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

　　CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. 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 it’s 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 home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.

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　　Requisition ID2023-28311

　　Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date1 week ago(2/22/2024 7:10 PM)

　　Posting CategoryNursing

　　DivisionENDOCRINOLOGY

　　ShiftDay shift

　　Work TypePart Time

　　Work DaysWednesday and Friday

　　Work Hours08:00-16:30

　　FLSA StatusNon-Exempt

　　Location : NameWichita

　　Recruiter : Full Name: First LastAngela Brown

　　Recruiter : [email protected]