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Nursing Workforce Development Manager


Job Location:

Kansas City, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Thanks for your interest in Childrens Mercy!

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.

Overview

The Mgr Clinical Workforce Development provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for enterprise Grow Our Own workforce initiatives. This role oversees the design implementation and evaluation of programs that develop internal talent into clinical and clinical-support roles while supervising workforce development staff and partnering with nursing interprofessional leaders Human Resources and academic partners.

Position has funding for one year from the date of hire and candidates need to be local to the Kansas City area

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.

Responsibilities
  • Leads the strategic direction design and oversight of enterprise Grow Our Own and workforce pipeline programs that develop internal talent into clinical roles.
  • Ensures effective operational management standardization and continuous improvement of all workforce development and pipeline programs.
  • Provides direct leadership supervision and development of workforce development coordinators and related staff.
  • Builds collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance workforce development goals
Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree BSN required:
    • and 3-5 years experience Clinical education or professional development role. or
  • Masters Degree Preferred:
    • and 1-2 years experience Pediatric nursing (hospital or ambulatory setting). MSN may be accepted in lieu of BSN.
  • One of the following:
    • Licensed RN - MO Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire
    • Licensed RN - Kansas Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire
  • RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO active RN licensure from another state.
  • One of the following required within 2 years of hire date:
    • Certified Nurse Executive (NE-BC) or
    • Nursing Professional Development- Board Certified (NPD-BC)
Benefits at Childrens Mercy

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.

Learn more about Childrens Mercy benefits.
Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $46.13/hr but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work/Work from Home

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.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

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 are all 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 workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. 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 recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring including education ideas culture and beliefs.


Required Experience:

Manager


About Company

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