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 Sr. Director, Emergency Services, Trauma, is responsible to support and sustain the mission and vision of the Department of Nursing, Emergency Department and Trauma Services, providing leadership for nursing practice and assuring healthy work environments. The Sr. Director, Emergency Services, Trauma leads collaborative efforts with inter-professional teams to achieve the organizations strategic priorities and to improve the patient and family experience, and patient care safety and quality. The Sr. Sr. Director, Emergency Services, Trauma, is responsible for financial, personnel, and supply resource management, managing the patient flow; and empowering others to improve processes based on patient/family needs, evidence for practice, prudent resource management.

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.

• Directs the human, financial, and supply resources to assure patient care safety and quality and achieve targeted outcomes, within the context of the organization?s strategic and financial goals.
• Acts as a role model and steward of the shared vision, mission, values, and service excellence standards of the organization and the Department of Nursing, providing leadership for nursing and professional accountability.
• Leads the application of evidence for leadership and practice improvement.
• Collaborates with organizational leaders and staff to determine and achieve the strategic priorities and tactics supporting the organization?s mission and vision.

• Bachelor's Degree BSN required
• Master's Degree required and 7 or more years experience Evidenced ability in progressive organization and practice leadership. A master's degree in nursing may be accepted in lieu of a BSN.
• Ph.D. PhD or DNP preferred
• One of the following: Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire
• One of the following: Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire
• RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO
• Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provide Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire
• Specialty Nursing Certification 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.

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $62.06/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

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.