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.

**Acute Care PNP Required upon hire**

The Dir, Heart Center Clinical supports the mission and vision of the Heart Center 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 Heart Center, in a manner that uses CMLS to ensure optimal use of resources at all levels. The Dir, Heart Center Clinical supports comprehensive patient and family services through effective participation with the interdisciplinary team. The Dir, Heart Center Clinical 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 Heart Center. 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 Heart Center. Learn more about our Heart Center using this link Heart Center | Children's Mercy Kansas City

ACCU: Provides 24/7 care for high-acuity cardiac patients in the Acute Care Cardiology Unit. Manages patient care, orders/interprets tests, develops diagnoses, and implements care plans. Responsible for progress notes and family education. Collaborates with residency staff, cardiac sub-specialties, and CV surgeons on post-operative care.

CICU: Provides 24/7 care for high-acuity cardiac patients in the Cardiac ICU. Manages patient care, orders/interprets tests, develops diagnoses, and implements care plans in collaboration with pediatric intensivists. Communicates with families, works with physicians, and collaborates with nursing staff and subspecialties. Assists CV surgeons with post-operative care. Seeking candidates passionate about cardiac intensive care and pediatric cardiac patients. Learn more about the CICU using this link Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) | Children's Mercy Kansas City

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 nursing staff and the interdisciplinary patient care team to support high quality care of patients and families.
• Leads and directs care delivery systems for individual areas ( or ) within the Heart Center.
• Utilizes financial data to effectively manage the department operating budget, plan capital expenditures, and formulate a business plan for new programs or services.

• Leads the application of new knowledge and innovation to advance the Heart Center by building collaborative relationships, and knowledge throughout the Center and organizational level to assist with the advancement of clinical, quality improvement, lean work, and strategic direction for the Heart Center using improvement methodology while supporting the Children's Mercy Lean System CMLS.

• Acute Care PNP Required upon hire
• Master's Degree required and 5-7 years of experience in nursing/APRN pediatric experience in a specialty area and progressive experience in leadership roles. Experience in program development.
  • Or DNP preferred and 3-5 years of experience listed above. 
• APRN KS Advanced Practice Registered Nurse KS
• APRN MO Advanced Practice Registered Nurse MO
• Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications
• Current Nurse Practitioner certification

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.