Clinical Services RN - ENT Clinic

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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.

 

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Overview

The Department of Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat or ENT) at Children's Mercy provides expert care for children with all types of ear, nose/sinus, and airway problems.  Our team of physicians, advanced practice nurses, and support staff are always ready to help families. The ENT team works closely with many other specialists--including those in Audiology, Speech Pathology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology and Respiratory Care--to meet patient's needs.

 

This role will directly support the Ear Tubes Program to assist with establishing and growing this program. This RN would collaborate regularly with members from Communication and Marketing, Provider Relations, Surgery Scheduling, and ENT clinic. This RN would be directly involved and be the main point of contact for questions/scheduling/follows up related to patients who need ear tubes. This RN would be responsible for addressing patient referrals, scheduling clinic appointments, ensuring timely OR scheduling, providing resources and support to families pre and post op, responding to messages and inquiries related to the ear tubes procedure, and assisting in clinic as needed.

 

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 comprehensive plan of care for the patient/family which promotes optimal patient outcomes.
• Serves as a clinical resource for the education and consultation needs of the health care team.
• Meets the educational needs of patient/family, utilizing principles of teaching/learning.
• Supports program and services
• Participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement activities.

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
    • 1-2 years experience Pediatric nursing experience or
• 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.
    • and 1-2 years experience Pediatric nursing experience
• One of the following required upon hire:
  • Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas 
  • Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri
• 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

Benefits at Children's Mercy

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