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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 Children’s Mercy Partial Hospitalization Program (CMPHP) and Intake Nurse Manager is responsible for development and oversight of daily operations for CMPHP. Partnering with administration, providers, and other departments to develop and monitor the long-range strategic plan and departmental goals and objectives. The CMPHP and Intake Nurse Manager provides direct leadership to clinical and non-clinical teams while using sound human resource and financial management principles and techniques to guide decision making.

Developmental and Behavioral Health Services at Children’s Mercy cares for children and teens who need extra support with developmental, psychiatric, or psychological concerns. We understand that a child’s mental, emotional, and behavioral health is an integral part of their well-being. A variety of outpatient services are offered to best meet the patient’s needs. Services include assessment through the Autism Clinic, Developmental Delay clinic, and outpatient clinical psychology. The Autism and Developmental Disorder Medical Clinic and Psychiatric Diagnosis and Medication Management Clinic provide experts that work together to find the right combination of medications and dosages to improve the patient’s wellbeing. Our nationally recognized care centers, The Eating Disorders Center and Tourette Center, offer a multi-disciplinary approach to serve the patient and their family.

Children’s Mercy Partial Hospitalization Program (CMPHP) is a structured intensive outpatient treatment program that serves as an avenue between inpatient admission and specialty ambulatory services. Our program is designed for children with medical complexities who are suffering with mental illness and neurodevelopmental behavioral patients. Our mission is to provide the healing support the child and family need to facilitate their transition back into the community

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.

Responsibilities

• Personnel management.

• Comprehensive unit management and development of programs and services.

• Participates in department and organization performance improvement activities.

• Fiscal management and accountability.

• Actively participates and provides leadership for education programs, unit meetings and assigned committees.

• Utilizes the nursing process to develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care for the patient/family which promotes optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required

• 1-2 years of leadership experience preferred

• behavioral health experience preferred

• 3-5 years as an RN preferred

• Master's Degree 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

• Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire

• Specialty Certification Required Upon Hire

Benefits at Children's Mercy

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.

Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits. (https://www.childrensmercy.org/careers/why-childrens-mercy/employee-benefits/)

Starting Pay

Remote Work/Work from Home

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.

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 ID2024-30153

Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date1 month ago(8/1/2024 9:00 AM)

Posting CategoryNursing

DivisionDEVELOPMENTAL MED

Work TypeFull Time

Work DaysM-F

Work Hours0730-1700

FLSA StatusExempt

Location : NameAdele Hall

Recruiter : Full Name: First LastAngela Brown

Recruiter : Emailambrown@cmh.edu