Sr Director, Advanced Practice Providers - Surgical Specialties

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 Senior Director of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) is responsible for supporting and sustaining the mission and vision of the Department of Patient Care Services, providing leadership for advanced practice and assuring healthy work environments. The Senior Director of APPs leads collaborative efforts with inter-professional teams to achieve the organizations strategic priorities and improve patient care safety and quality. The Senior Director of APPs is responsible for financial, personnel, and supply resource management and empowers others to improve processes based on patient/family needs, evidence for practice, and 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.

Supports the mission and vision of Children's Mercy, providing operational oversight and leadership support to plan, direct, monitor, communicate, and evaluate all clinical operations of advanced practice providers.
• Leads collaborative efforts with inter-professional teams to achieve APP and CM's strategic priorities.
• Develops effective leadership teams in all clinical areas for APPs and partners with physician and business leaders inside and outside to measure, assess and evaluate patient care, safety, quality, and stewardship.
• Responsible for financial, personnel, and supply resource management, and empowers others to improve processes to ensure effective, safe, cost-efficient, patient centered.

• 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. or
• Doctorate in Nursing Practice or PhD (preferred)
• 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
• Certified Nurse Practitioner Missouri, Licensed Clinical Nurse Specialist MO, Certified Nurse Midwife Missouri required upon hire
• Certified Nurse Practitioner Kansas, Licensed Clinical Nurse Specialist KS, Certified Nurse Midwife Kansas required upon hire
• Successful completion of national board certification in one of the following: Certified Nurse Midwife OR Required Upon Hire
• Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) MO & KS OR Required Upon Hire
• 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 Provide Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications 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.