Director, Neonatology Advance Practice Providers

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.

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Benefits Highlights:

Children's Mercy Benefits Guide

Relocation available for eligible candidates

Benefits from Day One

Free Onsite Covered Parking

Onsite Childcare Center

24/7 access to onsite Fitness Center

Employee Wellness Center (on-site primary care clinic and pharmacy)

The Dir, Neonatology Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) supports the mission and vision of the Neonatology APPs Practice Group by providing day to day operational oversight and leadership support for clinical services and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) and/or Physician Assistants. The position provides clinical and financial management oversight to plan, direct, monitor, communicate, and evaluate all clinical operations of the Neonatology APPs Practice Group, in a manner that uses CMLS to ensure optimal use of resources at all levels. The Director, Neonatology APPs supports comprehensive patient and family services through effective participation with the interdisciplinary team. The Dir, Neonatology APPs leads the application of new knowledge to advance all clinical and APP improvements at the department and in collaboration with APP leadership at the organizational level. This includes planning for clinical services, managing resources, and clinical documentation, key leader for department auditing (QA/QI), and continuously improving care and services provided by the Neonatology APPs Practice Group. This position assures that effective, safe, cost-efficient, patient centered care is delivered to meet patient/family health care needs in a timely manner and is responsible for developing effective leadership teams in all clinical areas of the Neonatology APPs Practice Group.

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.

Provides leadership for NNP staff and the interdisciplinary patient care team to support high quality care of patients and families.
• Assures the personnel, workplace, and technology resources necessary for the provision of safe, high quality patient and family care.
• Leads the application of new knowledge and innovation to advance improvements at the department and organizational level.
• Utilizes financial data to effectively manage the department operating budget, plan capital expenditures, and formulate a business plan for new programs or services.

• Master's Degree MSN required and 5-7 years experience APRN pediatric experience in a specialty area and progressive experience in leadership roles. Experience in program development.
• DNP preferred and 3-5 years experience APRN pediatric experience in a specialty area and progressive experience in leadership roles. Experience in program development.
• Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner KS
• One of the following: Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire
• Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner MO
• One of the following: Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire
• APRN KS Advanced Practice Registered Nurse KS Required Upon Hire
• APRN MO Advanced Practice Registered Nurse MO Required Upon Hire
• Current Nurse Practitioner certification Required Upon Hire
• Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications 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

The benefits plans at Children's 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 Children's Mercy locations and may not work from home.

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.

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 it's 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.