Children's Mercy Hospital
Critical Care Staff Nurse - Emergency Mental Health Crisis Center
Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Overview
Critical Care Staff Nurse - Emergency Mental Health Crisis Center Location: Adele Hall Division: CRISIS CENTER — Nursing Work Type: Full Time Shift: Day and night shifts Work Hours: 7a-7p OR 7p-7a FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Recruiter: Brittany McKown Recruiter Email: bmmckown@cmh.edu Requisition ID: 2025-35694 Posting Date: 7 hours ago (10/22/2025 10:29 AM) • Location: Adele Hall • Category: Nursing This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants.
Overview and Organization
Critical Care registered nurse working in the Emergency Mental Health Crisis Center (EMHCC) provides services in the emergency clinical settings. The RN works directly with pediatric patients with psychiatric problems, in addition to supporting staff who provide direct patient care for pediatric patients with psychiatric problems. The role focuses on early intervention and treatment of children with mental illness and includes interdisciplinary collaboration. The RN ensures all clinical care meets or exceeds goals and expectations for clinical outcomes, quality assurance standards, patient/visitor safety, and staff satisfaction. Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City and is committed to an inclusive workplace reflecting the community we serve and our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team, and integrity. The seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment; new employees must be willing to be vaccinated if non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and varicella, and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. Immunization records may be requested; medical or religious exemptions can be discussed with Human Resources.
Responsibilities
Utilizes the nursing process to develop and implement a safe, high quality, comprehensive and age-appropriate plan of care for the critically ill patient experiencing a psychiatric emergency that promotes optimal patient outcomes Meets the educational and informational needs of the patient and family and advocates for their needs Maintains an environment that is safe, comfortable, efficient and family centered Utilizes current research and evidence for practice to expand personal professional knowledge, enhance role performance, and improve nursing care quality
Qualifications
Licensed RN - MO or Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire Licensed RN - Kansas or Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO Employees must obtain Licensed RN - Kansas or equivalent within 90 days
Benefits and Compensation
The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families. Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $33.43/hr, with offers determined based on education and experience. Shift Differential Information: Night Shift - 15% Weekend Night Shift - 25% (10% weekend + 15% night) Weekend Day Shift - 10%
Remote Work
This position is not eligible to work remotely and requires onsite work at a Children’s Mercy location.
EEO Employer
Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on job skills and abilities. A personal interview, formal education and training, references, and a criminal background investigation are factors in selection. The hospital does not discriminate based on 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 at hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free. We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives to enhance patient care.
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Critical Care Staff Nurse - Emergency Mental Health Crisis Center Location: Adele Hall Division: CRISIS CENTER — Nursing Work Type: Full Time Shift: Day and night shifts Work Hours: 7a-7p OR 7p-7a FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Recruiter: Brittany McKown Recruiter Email: bmmckown@cmh.edu Requisition ID: 2025-35694 Posting Date: 7 hours ago (10/22/2025 10:29 AM) • Location: Adele Hall • Category: Nursing This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants.
Overview and Organization
Critical Care registered nurse working in the Emergency Mental Health Crisis Center (EMHCC) provides services in the emergency clinical settings. The RN works directly with pediatric patients with psychiatric problems, in addition to supporting staff who provide direct patient care for pediatric patients with psychiatric problems. The role focuses on early intervention and treatment of children with mental illness and includes interdisciplinary collaboration. The RN ensures all clinical care meets or exceeds goals and expectations for clinical outcomes, quality assurance standards, patient/visitor safety, and staff satisfaction. Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City and is committed to an inclusive workplace reflecting the community we serve and our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team, and integrity. The seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment; new employees must be willing to be vaccinated if non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and varicella, and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. Immunization records may be requested; medical or religious exemptions can be discussed with Human Resources.
Responsibilities
Utilizes the nursing process to develop and implement a safe, high quality, comprehensive and age-appropriate plan of care for the critically ill patient experiencing a psychiatric emergency that promotes optimal patient outcomes Meets the educational and informational needs of the patient and family and advocates for their needs Maintains an environment that is safe, comfortable, efficient and family centered Utilizes current research and evidence for practice to expand personal professional knowledge, enhance role performance, and improve nursing care quality
Qualifications
Licensed RN - MO or Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire Licensed RN - Kansas or Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO Employees must obtain Licensed RN - Kansas or equivalent within 90 days
Benefits and Compensation
The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families. Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $33.43/hr, with offers determined based on education and experience. Shift Differential Information: Night Shift - 15% Weekend Night Shift - 25% (10% weekend + 15% night) Weekend Day Shift - 10%
Remote Work
This position is not eligible to work remotely and requires onsite work at a Children’s Mercy location.
EEO Employer
Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on job skills and abilities. A personal interview, formal education and training, references, and a criminal background investigation are factors in selection. The hospital does not discriminate based on 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 at hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free. We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives to enhance patient care.
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