SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Nurse Director/charge nurse patients and families are provided competent holistic care based on nursing process. EXPERIENCE: One year medical/surgical experience; one year critical care/telemetry preferred. SPECIAL SKILLS:Experienced nurses must have ACLS upon hire, graduate nurses and nurses new to Critical Care must attain ACLS within 12 months of hire/transition. One year Tele experience preferred. OTHER: Basic computer skills LICENSE/CERT: Required: RN (Registered Nurse) State of Missouri, BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association), ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association) within 1 year of hire Preferred: CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse), TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) EDUCATION: Required: Associates - Nursing, Preferred: Bachelors - Nursing
North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health are now NKC Health. For nearly 70 years, we’ve worked to improve the health and well-being of patients and families across our region. As NKC Health, we keep that promise every day by bringing innovative, comprehensive care that’s always delivered with kindness. With more than 4,700 staff members — including over 600 dedicated physicians — along with specialists and caregivers across 35 locations and counting, we offer everything you need to live your healthiest life. We can’t wait to welcome you.