Manager, APRN Nurse Surgical Services

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team At Childrens 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.

Childrens 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 childrens 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 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 Childrens 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 its 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 Childrens 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.

• Masters Degree and 5-7 years experience APRN pediatric experience and progressive experience in leadership roles or
• 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 Midwife OR Required Upon Hire
• OR Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) MO & KS Required Upon Hire
• OR Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist 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 units patient population (determined by Director) Preferred

The benefits plans at Childrens Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

This position is not eligible to work remotely which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Childrens Mercy locations and may not work from home.

Childrens 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. Childrens Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds not just because its the right thing to do but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring including education ideas culture ethnicity race sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression national origin age languages spoken veteran status color religion disability and beliefs.