Job Description

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

Uses nursing processes and knowledge of scientific principles to provide nursing care for hospital employees. Provides health related services, health education, and first aid. Promotes screening and immunization programs to prevent spread of communicable diseases. Monitors employee immunity to protect patients and employees. Promotes accident and illness prevention. Provides health and wellness instruction. Coordinates the hospital's workers' compensation program. Works collaboratively with the Infection Prevention and Control Department to safeguard staff from hospital acquired illness.

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 clinical services utilizing the nursing process and in accordance with hospital policy, regulatory requirements, and within the boundaries of the Nurse Practice Act.

• Coordinates and manages the hospital?s workers? compensation program utilizing the nursing process and in accordance with hospital policy, regulatory requirements, and within the boundaries of the Nurse Practice Act.

• Participates in the hospital?s committees related to employee safety and wellness, as requested.

• Plans, organizes, directs, and/or participates in employee health and wellness education and training.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 3-5 years experience Adult nursing care experience or

• Bachelor's Degree BSN and 1-2 years experience Adult nursing care experience

• 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

• Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire

• COHN Certified Occupational Health Nurse COHN or COHN-S 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.

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Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $34.43/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.

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Requisition ID2025-36098

Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date6 hours ago(11/18/2025 12:10 PM)

Posting CategoryNursing

DivisionHR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Work TypeFull Time

Work DaysMonday through Friday

Work Hours0730 - 1600

FLSA StatusNon-Exempt

Location : NameAdele Hall

Recruiter : Full Name: First LastJulie Aust

Recruiter : [email protected]

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