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US Department of Justice

Nurse (Quality Improvement and Infection Control Nurse)

US Department of Justice Leavenworth, KS, US
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

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Part Time Staff Nurse - Adolescent and Young Adult Specialty Clinic

Children's Mercy Kansas City, MO
$32 / hour
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. Overview Adolescence is a complicated time for young people as they transition from children to adults. The Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Children’s Mercy provides a place where adolescents ages 10 to 21 can meet with a specialist to address a wide range of physical and emotional issues that are unique to this age group. Conditions typically seen in clinic: We care for adolescents and young adults ages 10 to 21 who are dealing with any of the following medical issues: Guidance and care for reproductive and sexual health Counseling, prevention, screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) for all people, including cervical cancer screening and the HPV vaccine for cancer prevention. Comprehensive and emergency contraception care and guidance. HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). Gynecology care, including menstrual concerns and assistance with menstrual management. Diagnosis and treatment of PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and metabolic syndrome. Urology care, including screening for testicular cancer. Guidance and care for sexual health. Substance use Alcohol use, including how to lower your risks and stop drinking alcohol. Marijuana use, including how to lower your risk and quit using marijuana. Suboxone treatment for opioid use disorders. Smoking and nicotine cessation (how to quit smoking or vaping). Mental and behavioral health Mental health assessment and medication management of depression, anxiety and ADHD. Behavioral concerns such as problems at school, school avoidance, and complex challenges at home. Sleep problems such as sleeping too much or not enough, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Partnership with social workers for community mental health resources and support. Nutrition, weight and eating Disordered eating: If you know or highly suspect your child is struggling with disordered eating, please also consider the Eating Disorders Clinic. Nutrition counseling and resources for healthy eating. Dizziness, fainting & blood pressure problems Dysautonomia (nervous system disorders) POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) NMH (neurally mediated hypotension) Chronic fatigue Non-cardiac syncope/near syncope (fainting) Overall health needs Development and growth of adolescents (social, emotional, physical). Complex and chronic disease during adolescence. Acne and other skin concerns. Guidance and counseling about adolescent health issues and healthy relationships. Support from social workers for additional needs and connection to community resources. Registered nurses provide illness management and health promotion for patients and families who require care. 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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 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 ADN Required. Current employees hired before September 1, 2013 are grandfathered and permitted to continue in the direct care nursing role. Bachelor's Degree BSN 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. 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Children's Mercy Kansas City, MO
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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. Overview Are you graduating in DEC 2026 and interested in the PICU or CICU? 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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 and COVID-19 vaccines 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 are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. 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$32 / hour
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. 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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 ADN Required. Current employees hired before September 1, 2013 are grandfathered and permitted to continue in the direct care nursing role. Bachelor's Degree BSN 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. 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Children's Mercy

RN Care Manager

Children's Mercy Kansas City, MO
$37.69 / hour
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. Overview The Nursing Care Manager is responsible for care coordination and to facilitate the patient throughput from admission to discharge including ancillary services, physicians, pharmacy, and care management. This role requires that the Nurse Care Manager uses advanced nursing process skills to promote safe, optimal, cost-efficient and satisfying patient/family outcomes. The Nurse Care Manager job functions include coordination of services for identified high-risk patients and families who receive care and services within the Children's Mercy Kansas City (CM) system. This position will also collaborate with physicians to do the following: monitor and report utilization of inpatient services and outpatient observation services including appropriateness of admission and continuation of current level of care to ensure reimbursement. Ensure appropriate bed status and establish clinical guidelines, function as a resource person and contact for insurance and other payer sources. Nursing Care Managers participate in ongoing professional development activities and make a meaningful contribution to quality improvement and continuing education of self and others. 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 Critically evaluate operational and clinical factors affecting progression of care by using advanced nursing process skills to promote safe, optimal, cost effecient, and satisfying patient and family outcomes. Collaborate with physicians to monitor and report utilization of services, evaluating appropriateness of bed status, and ensures level of care services aligns with evidence-based clinical guidelines. Transition management to ensureproper patient throughput of patient to next level of care, including home or another facility. Manages the aspects of transition management, including risk identification, implementation of patient-centered discharge plan of care, communication of the discharge plan of care to internal and external stakeholders, and evaluating discharge readiness. Participate in ongoing professional development activities, making a meaningful contribution to quality improvement and continuing education of self and others. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree BSN and 3-5 years experience Experience with direct patient care, previous pediatric clinical experience and ability to navigate EMR and use software program are all preferred. or Master's Degree MSN and 1-2 years experience Experience with direct patient care, previous pediatric clinical experience and ability to navigate EMR and use software program are all preferred. 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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. 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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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. Overview Are you graduating in December 2026 and still looking for the right fit? If so, we are hiring new graduate nurses on the unit and would love to meet you! This is a full time nights position at our downtown Adele Hall campus! Our 6 Henson unit is a general medical/surgical unit that cares for patients within Endocrinology, Pulmonology, and Neurology/seizure patient specialties. It is a 25-bed unit. 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 the seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines 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 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 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. and 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. 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 Employees must obtain Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas or equivalent within 90 days Employees must obtain Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri or equivalent within 90 days Employees must obtain Licensed RN - Kansas or equivalent within 90 days Employees must obtain Licensed RN - MO or equivalent within 90 days Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required 90 Days Specialty Certification relevant to unit's patient population (determined by Nurse Manager/Director) Preferred 90 Days 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 $29.00/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience. 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.