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

apartment Children's Mercy location_onKansas City, MO 64108, US

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.

"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 Children’s Mercy are the powerhouses that potentiate positive clinical change and outcomes in our pediatric population."

— Esteban Marquez, BSN, RN, CCRN, Core Charge Nurse

Overview

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 1,000 admissions annually, with over 400 of those children receiving complex congenital heart surgery.Our 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 Children’s 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, QualityImprovement Coordinator, EducationCoordinators, 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 withpost-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 forpatient care:» Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)» Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)» External/internal pacing» Apheresis» Ventricular Assist Devices:◊ Berlin Heart◊ HeartMate 3◊ Pedimag/Centrimag

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

Associate's 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
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. 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 unit’s patient population (determined by Nurse Manager/Director) Preferred
CCRN preferred

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children’s 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.

Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits.

Starting Pay

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.

Remote Work/Work from Home

This position is not eligible to 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.

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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 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. Children’s 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 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, and beliefs.

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