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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.

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 Primary Care Clinic provides a pediatric medical home for children of the Kansas City metro area. Our care team provides high-quality primary care for children from birth through adolescence. The primary care team works with medical specialists, social workers, clinical service coordinators, case managers, registered dietitians and allied health providers to create care plans to meet each patient’s unique health care needs.

The Children’s Mercy Operation Breakthrough Clinic is a medical home for children at Operation Breakthrough and the surrounding community. We offer family-centered holistic care for children from newborn to 21 years. We also provide nursing services at the school. Our clinic is located inside Operation Breakthrough at 3039 Troost Avenue.

Services we offer:

Asthma careBehavioral servicesIll and follow-up careSame-day appointmentsSchool physicalsSports physicalsTests/labsVaccinationsWell child check-ups

Same-day sick appointments:

Medical concerns we can help you address:

AsthmaBehavioral concernsColdsConstipationEar infectionsFeversRashSore throatUpset stomach, vomiting, and diarrheaUrinary tract infection

Core Charge Nurses provide leadership for nursing staff on their scheduled shifts. They collaborate with Nursing Department Directors, Managers, and Hospital Shift Supervisors to provide the personnel, workplace, and technology resources necessary for the provision of safe, high quality patient and family care. Core Charge Nurses solve problems effectively, communicating and collaborating with all stakeholders. Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the Children's Mercy Lean System and contributes to operational excellence. They maintain clinical expertise by providing direct patient and family care, working with staff on a regularly scheduled basis.

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

+ Provides leadership for nursing staff to support high quality care of patients and families, during scheduled shifts, in coordination with the interdisciplinary patient care team.

+ Collaborates with the Nursing Department Director, Nurse Manager, and Hospital Shift Supervisor to provide the personnel, workplace, and technology resources necessary for the provision of safe, high quality patient and family care during scheduled shifts

+ Provides leadership for effective problem solving, communication, and collaboration between stakeholders to achieve the common goal of safe, high quality patient care.

+ Utilizes the nursing process and organizational policy and procedure to plan and provide a comprehensive, collaborative, age-appropriate plan of care for patients and families.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree BSN required and 3-5 years experience

+ One of the following: Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire

+ One of the following: Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire

+ 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

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. (https://www.childrensmercy.org/careers/why-childrens-mercy/employee-benefits/)

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $33.43/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.

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Requisition ID2025-34823

Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date3 weeks ago(8/22/2025 3:46 PM)

Posting CategoryNursing

DivisionGENERAL PEDIATRICS

Work TypeFull Time

Work DaysMonday thru Friday

Work Hours0745 - 0415

FLSA StatusNon-Exempt

Location : NameBroadway

Recruiter : Full Name: First LastAngela Brown

Recruiter : [email protected]