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　　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.

　　Overview

　　The Sr. Dir, 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. Dir, 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. Dir, 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 theseasonal influenzaandCOVID-19vaccines are 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 become a finalist for this position, and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

　　Responsibilities

　　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.

　　Qualifications

　　Master's Degree required and 5-7 or more years experience evidenced ability in progressive organization and practice leadership.

　　Ph.D. PhD or DNP preferred

　　Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas, RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO required upon hire

　　Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire

　　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

　　Remote Work/Work from Home

　　This position is not eligible 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.

　　EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

　　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.

　　Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

　　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.

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　　Requisition ID2024-28419

　　Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date1 month ago(1/12/2024 2:00 PM)

　　Posting CategoryProfessionals

　　DivisionPATIENT CARE SERVICE

　　Work TypeFull Time

　　Work HoursVaried

　　FLSA StatusExempt

　　Location : NameAdele Hall

　　Recruiter : Full Name: First LastCourtney Roberts

　　Recruiter : [email protected]