Melissa Erpelding

Genetics Rheumatology and Pain Management Clinic Nurse Manager · Children's Mercy Hospital

Nurse Mission, KS

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
20 years
since Jun 2006
Gender
Female

Experience

Genetics Rheumatology and Pain Management Clinic Nurse ManagerCurrent
Children's Mercy Hospital
Since Jun 2006 · 20 years · Mission, KS

Education

Truman State University
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing
1991 – 1995

Skills

Nursing Medical/Surgical Pediatrics Genetics Telemetry Healthcare Emr Clinics Ambulatory Pediatric Nursing

About Children's Mercy Hospital

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$1B+
Office Location
2400 E Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO

Professional Overview

Melissa Erpelding is a Genetics Rheumatology and Pain Management Clinic Nurse Manager, currently affiliated with Children's Mercy Hospital, based in Mission, KS. As a nurse, Erpelding contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Mission, KS. They have been with Children's Mercy Hospital for 20 years. Erpelding holds academic credentials, including Bachelor Of Science In Nursing, from Truman State University. Core competencies include Nursing, Medical/Surgical, Pediatrics, Genetics, Telemetry. Children's Mercy Hospital operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to nurse specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Mission, KS healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 649,760 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Melissa Erpelding is one of them.
  • 4,987 Nurses are based in KS (out of 13,298 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 436 contacts at Children's Mercy Hospital are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in KS: $101,000 – $152,000 (median $118,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in KS: The University Of Kansas Health System (221), University Of Kansas Medical Center (129), Stormont Vail Health (118).
  • 5% of Nurses in KS hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 66% of Nurses in KS have education credentials on file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melissa Erpelding located?

Melissa Erpelding is based in Mission, KS. They are currently affiliated with Children's Mercy Hospital.

What is Melissa Erpelding's specialty?

Melissa Erpelding specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Genetics Rheumatology and Pain Management Clinic Nurse Manager.

Where does Melissa Erpelding currently work?

Melissa Erpelding currently works at Children's Mercy Hospital. They have been there for 20 years.

What is Melissa Erpelding's educational background?

Melissa Erpelding attended Truman State University.

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What is the average salary for a Nurse in KS?

Nurses in KS typically earn $101,000 to $152,000 annually, with a median of $118,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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