The MRCKC Executive Committee is accepting applications for the following position:

                                                                  Executive Committee Nursing Services Officer

Applications are open until the position is filled.  Please submit completed application (above right) include an updated resume and send via the following:


Position Summary:   The MRCKC Nursing Services Officer is the primary contact for nurses both affiliated with MRCKC and those for whom affiliation would benefit MRCKC.   The MRCKC Nursing Services Officer attends MRCKC Executive Committee and Full-Corps meetings and is expected to assist the Executive Committee by providing insight into methods by which the MRCKC can best utilize nurses through exercise participation, training facilitation and collaborative planning efforts.

Elected By: MRCKC Full-Corps

Length of Term: 2 years

Time Commitment: 100% of Chaired Meetings, 80% of Executive Committee Meetings, 60% of Full Corps Meetings, 
                                           2 Events open to all trained MRCKC Volunteers

Reports To: The Executive Committee

Responsibilities
  • Works with Nursing groups, including Nursing Schools in Kansas and Missouri, to help recruit new volunteers 
  • Works with the Executive Copmmittee to define projects/activities that fall within the mission and goals of the MRCKC 
  • Works with the Medical Services Officer, Executive Committee and community partners (i. e. , Public Health, Emergency Management, American Red Cross, etc.) to develop position descriptions for non-emergency and emergency situations 
  • Based on the projects and activities defined in the Executive Committee, determines, with member input, the training necessary to successfully complete the needs of the projects/activities 
  • Works with the Training Work Group to determine how needed training will be provided (i e , by MRCKC instructors, by external training sources, etc.) 
  • Participates in the preparation and review of MRCKC policies keeping in mind the skill set and potential training required to accomplish those policies
  • Helps recruit nursing volunteers
  • Participates in training and procedure development  specifically as it applies to nursing
  • Participates in at least two MRCKC Events per calendar year.  Events must be open to all trained MRCKC Volunteers and cannot be an MRCKC Executive Committee or Workgroup meeting.  Examples include but are not limited to: Community outreach events, training, workshops, and regional exercises.
  • Responds to requests for information via telecommunications within 48-hours of receipt for non-urgent messages and within 24-hours of receipt for urgent messages 

Qualifications
  • Must be a registered nurse, preferably with active Missouri licensure
  • Completion of all training required of MRCKC Volunteers
  • A commitment to the value and mission of the MRCKC
  • Knowledge, experience and appreciation for the work of volunteers
  • Comprehensive understanding of how the MRCKC integrates into the KC Metro Region
  • Comprehensive understanding of Regional Homeland Security Coordination Committee structure, policies and methods of operation 
  • Positive working relationship with KC Metro stakeholders and ability to demonstrate diplomacy when working with local, state and federal planning and response partners 
  • Ability to pass a Red Cross background check

For more information about the Medical Reserve Corps of Greater Kansas City, contact our volunteer coordinator at [email protected]
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