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Home Health Nurse Specialist - Home Care Field Staff
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$72,002 / year median in Missouri
+10% projected growth
Job Description
- $35.53 Per hour Home Health Nurse Specialist
- Home Care Field Staff The Children's Mercy Hospital
Occupation:
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational NursesLocation:
Riverside, MO- 64150
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More), Day ShiftPosted:
06/04/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
The Children's Mercy HospitalWeb Site:
www.childrensmercy.org Job #: 2026-38492 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Shift Day Shift Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Overview Children's Mercy Home Care is the only full-service pediatric home-health agency in the region. We utilize the services of highly trained registered nurses and therapists who assist patients and families with their medical needs as they transition to their home environment. We provide comprehensive medical care, such as infusion therapy and wound care, for children with complex medical needs. Other team members include nurse Liaisons, physical, occupational, speech and neonatal pediatric respiratory therapists, as well as experts in pharmacy, medical social work and durable medical equipment and supplies. Using a multidisciplinary approach, we actively coordinate the patient's individualized plan of care. We provide short-term medical care, education, encouragement, and support to help our patients and families attain the highest level of health and independence. The Children's Mercy Home Care Team teaches the child's parents or legal guardians how to independently provide the care ordered. Our goal is to prevent hospital readmissions and ensure the best possible outcomes. Our Home Health Nurse Specialists provide comprehensive medical care and perform a wide range of skilled nursing services including acute and rehabilitative care, assessment of high-risk newborns, assessment and teaching of various systems, diabetes and asthma teaching, wound care, infusion therapies and central line care, wellness and/or disease-focused education, and other specialized treatments. We see patients from birth to 18 years of age for a broad range of conditions including pre- and post
- transplant care, multi-congenital abnormalities, cancer care, wound care, failure to thrive and feeding difficulties, and preterm newborns to name a few.
- Develops and implements a comprehensive plan of care for the patient/family which promotes independence and optimal patient outcomes.
- Promotes therapeutic, safe, efficient, cost-effective and family centered care.
- Meets the educational needs of patient/family, utilizing principles of teaching/learning.
- Promotes CMHC through service excellence.
- Participates in performance improvement activities.
- Attends education programs, CMHC meetings and assigned committees and promotes learning within CMHC staff, new staff orientation and visiting students. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Qualifications
- Associate's Degree ADN Required.
- Current employees hired before September 1, 2013 are grandfathered and permitted to continue in the direct care nursing role and
- 1-2 years experience or
- Bachelor's Degree BSN Preferred for all nurses hired after September 1, 2013.
- Nurses hired after this date without a BSN must complete their degree within 5 years of their hire date. a
- One of the following required upon hire
- Licensed RN
- Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas
- Licensed RN
- MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri
- RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO
- Employees are required to obtain KS or MO Multistate License within 90 days of hire
- Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provide Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required 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.