Intermediate Care Nurse
The Children's Mercy Hospital
Intermediate Care Nurse
The Children's Mercy Hospital
Provides pediatric hospital care and services
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.
Intermediate Care Registered Nurses provide advanced illness management and health promotion for patients who require intermediate acuity of care. Intermediate Care Registered Nurses utilize the nursing process and knowledge of scientific principles to provide safe, high quality, comprehensive, family-centered and age appropriate nursing care for patients requiring high acuity management. Intermediate Care nurses provide patient and family education and advocate for their needs. Intermediate Care Nurses coordinate patient care with nonprofessional personnel as necessary.
Weekend Option Program:
To participate in the Weekend Option (WEO) Program, a one-year commitment to work at least 24 hours worked every weekend is required. The employee is paid a bonus equal to 50 percent of their base rate of pay multiplied by the number of hours worked on qualifying weekend shifts.
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.
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.Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $33.50/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.
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.
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.
Provides pediatric hospital care and services
Children's Mercy Kansas City is a pediatric hospital and health system that provides medical care for children across many specialties, including cancer, diabetes, neonatology, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and more. It operates clinics, hospital services, and outreach locations, offering inpatient care, outpatient clinics, urgent care, and surgical services. The hospital supports families through resources such as patient portals (MyChildrensMercy), social work, interpreters, spiritual care, child life, palliative care, and financial assistance, and it runs education and research programs, including clinical trials and pediatric genomic medicine. Its care model centers on family-centered care and collaboration among physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals. The goal is to deliver high-quality, comprehensive, and accessible pediatric health care while advancing pediatric research and community health.
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