RN jobs in Platte City, MO

RN Jobs in Platte City, MO

Staff Nurse - Developmental and Behavioral Health Clinic

$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 The Developmental and Behavioral Health team at Children’s Mercy helps children and teens with developmental, psychiatric, or psychological needs. We provide mental, emotional, and behavioral health services that lead to healthier children and stronger families. What we do: Assess for: ADHD Anxiety and Depression Autism Eating Disorders Outpatient care for children with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and other eating disorders Learning problems other than dyslexia Tourette Syndrome We have the only care center designed for children with Tourette Syndrome in the United States. Psychological testing for concerns with: Attention Thinking, reasoning, and remembering Emotions and behaviors Social interactions Guidance for families with children who have developmental delays or disabilities Manage psychiatric medications for children with autism or developmental disabilities. Therapy for children with chronic illnesses The ideal candidate will be experienced in phone triage nursing and have superior communication skills. Keyboarding and computer skills are a must to dictate information from calls to the medical record. Registered nurses provide mental and developmental illness management and health promotion for patients and families who require care via phone. An ability to remain calm during stressful conversations is required. Registered nurses utilize nursing processes and knowledge of scientific principles to provide safe, high quality, comprehensive, and age appropriate nursing care for patients. Registered staff nurses provide patient and family education and advocate for their needs. This position will primarily be a phone position, with very limited clinical care required. Knowledge of prior authorization and handling general provider and parent requests which are received via telephone or message center contact desired. Previous experience with triage: Critical thinking skills Ability to determine the issue or situation within the first few sentences of a conversation Superior verbal communication skills are essential Strong assessment skills Crisis intervention skills Teaching ability through telephone conversation, as patients may require instruction for self-care and/or symptom management 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 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. One of the following required upon hire: Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO Employees must obtain Licensed RN - KS or MO multistate within 90 days of hires 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 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 $32.00/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. 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.

1 week ago

Registered Nurse/PRN/Day

ScionHealth Kansas City, MO

Description Kindred Hospital Northland is a 50-bed long-term acute care hospital, offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period; which includes a six-bed high observation unit for patients who need extra attention. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care 7 days a week so you can start your journey to wellness anytime. Located off of highway 169 and 68th Street, we are a short drive to nearby shops and restaurants. Job Summary Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation. Develops nursing care plans in coordination with patient, family and interdisciplinary staff as necessary. Communicates changes in patient’s clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate. Participates in discharge planning process. Essential Functions Maintains the standard of nursing care and implements policies and procedures of the hospital and nursing department. Directs, supervises, provides and evaluates nursing care provided to patients. Assigns or delegates tasks based on the needs and condition of the patient, potential for harm, complexity of the task, and within scope of practice of the staff to whom the task is delegated. Assigns nursing care team members in accordance with patient needs, team member’s capabilities and qualifications. Documents patient admission assessment and reassessments, patient care plans and other pertinent information, completely in the patient’s medical record according to nursing standards and policies. Performs assessment on all patients on admission and reassessments as per policy. Makes referrals to other disciplines based on assessment. Develops nursing care plan of assigned patient on admission, updates plan of care as needed and ensures plan of care is coordinated with patient, family, and other members of the team. Assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management. Revises the plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age. Receives physician’s orders, ensures transcription is accurate and documents completion. Administers medication utilizing the five rights of medication administration reducing the potential for medication errors. Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate. Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills within scope of practice. Performs treatments and provides services to level of licensure. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families. Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. Interprets data about the patient’s status to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Initiates or assists with emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients’ condition. Answers telephone, paging system, patients’ call lights, anticipates patients’ needs, and makes rounds of assigned patients and responds as appropriate. Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs. Provides end of shift report to oncoming nurse, narcotics are counted, documentation is complete, and physician orders signed off. Communicates appropriately and clearly to management, co-workers, and physicians. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Service/Discharge Planner regarding both in hospital and post discharge needs. Participates in orientation, instruction/training of new personnel. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition. Basic computer knowledge. Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations. Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments. Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0% Must read, write and speak fluent English. Must have good and regular attendance. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program. Licenses/Certification Current state licensure as Registered Nurse. BCLS certification required. ACLS certifications preferred. Experience Minimum six months’ Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.