Critical Care Staff Nurse

Critical care registered nurses provide illness management and health promotion for patients and families who require intensive care. They utilize the nursing process and knowledge of scientific principles to provide safe, high quality, comprehensive, and age appropriate nursing care for assigned patients in intensive care areas. Critical care staff nurses deliver patient and family education while advocating for their needs.

Staff nurses coordinate patient care with nonprofessional personnel as necessary and maintain a safe, comfortable, efficient, and family centered environment. They meet the educational and informational needs of the patient and family. This role focuses on promoting optimal patient outcomes for critically ill children.

At Children’s Mercy, employees make the difference in a top pediatric hospital recognized by U.S. News & World Report for eleven consecutive years. The team strives to create a workplace that reflects the community served, embracing core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team, and integrity. The Kansas City metro offers cultural experiences and vibrant communities where patients and families live.

Nurses utilize current research and evidence for practice to expand personal professional knowledge and improve nursing care quality. The organization engages in meaningful programs and partnerships to improve children’s lives beyond hospital walls. Everyone is welcomed in an inclusive environment committed to compassion.