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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 Clinical Manager, in collaboration with and under the direction of the Director of Home Care, is accountable and responsible for the oversight of the day-to-day clinical operations and activities of the nurses, therapists, and other assigned clinical and ancillary staff; including personnel performance review evaluations, scheduling/staffing, staff competencies and professional development, fiscal accountability and supporting the Director of Home Care in the development of programs and services. The Clinical Manager is responsible for the management and oversight of the Intake, Referral, and Outreach functions. The Clinical Manager is the designated clinical professional employee authorized by the Director of Home Care to represent the Director of Home Care in her/his absence. This designation is officially written in the Children's Mercy Home Care agency licenses for the state of Missouri and Kansas and is indicated as below: •The Director of Home Cares name is written as the Home Health 'Administrator' and the appointed Clinical Managers name is written as the 'Supervisory RN.'

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

• Describe Essential Function: Collaborates with the Director of Home Care in policy formulation and programmatic development and implementation including the delivery of safe patient clinical services and assessing adequate and appropriate staffing.

• Describe Essential Function: Manages the implementation of activities for the Intake, Referral, Outreach, and Clinical Nurse Liaison functions and oversees the development of standards and methods to measure hospital and community referrals.

• Describe Essential Function: Participates and collaborates with the Director of Home Care and other CMHC Management staff to provide oversight with compliance of TJC, CMS Conditions of Participation (CoPs), Missouri and Kansas state home health licensing law, and discipline specific state practice acts for the clinical and/or ancillary staff.

• Describe Essential Function: Represents Children?s Mercy Home Care in management and leadership functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 5-7 years experience

• Has experience in pediatric nursing, nurse case management (NCM), discharge planning, public or community health nursing and at least one year of supervisory experience in health care related services.

• One of the following: Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire

• One of the following: Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas, RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO required upon hire

• Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provide Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications 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 ID2024-30381

Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date2 weeks ago(8/31/2024 10:59 AM)

Posting CategoryNursing

DivisionCHILDREN'S HOME CARE

Work TypeFull Time

Work DaysMonday-Friday

Work Hours8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

FLSA StatusExempt

Location : NameAdele Hall

Recruiter : Full Name: First LastBrittany McKown

Recruiter : Emailbmmckown@cmh.edu