Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

 

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

The Division of Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat or ENT) is seeking an APRN Leader to lead our team.  The Manager, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) is responsible for leadership of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) and/or Physician Assistants (PA). The APP Manager uses sound human resource and financial management principles and techniques to guide the provision of advanced practice services to patients and families, collaborating with APPs to set standards for care quality and safety. The APP Manager supports comprehensive patient and family services through effective participation with the inter-professional team.

 

The Manager, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) is responsible for leadership of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) and/or Physician Assistants (PA). The APP Manager uses sound human resource and financial management principles and techniques to guide the provision of advanced practice services to patients and families, collaborating with APPs to set standards for care quality and safety. The APP Manager supports comprehensive patient and family services through effective participation with the inter-professional team.

 

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

 

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

- Clinical Practice: Expertly provides comprehensive, evidence-based advanced practice nursing care based on the physiologic, psychosocial, and developmental needs of patients and families within the framework of the collaborative practice agreement.
- Professional Leadership: Provides leadership and oversight of the advanced practice programs and activities of the practice area to support high quality care of patients and families.
- Organizational Development/CQPI: Leads the application of new knowledge and innovation to advance APP-related improvements at the department and organization level.
- Resources: Assures the personnel, workplace, and technology resources necessary for the provision of safe, high quality patient and family care.
- Financial Accountability: Utilizes professional activity and financial data to assist with the APP operating budget; optimizing APP contributions to care and formulating plans for new programs or services.

• Master's Degree and 5-7 years experience APRN pediatric experience and progressive experience in leadership roles or
• Other DNP preferred
• Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire
• Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire
• Successful completion of national board certification in one of the following: 
• Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) MO & KS Required Upon Hire
• APRN board certification congruent with population and practice setting (see policy statement: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Roles and Practice Setting) Required Upon Hire
• Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire
• Specialty Certification relevant to unit’s patient population (determined by Director) Preferred

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the 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 upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.