OverviewThe Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Education Coordinator is a system-level leader responsible for the design, implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of APP education programs across the organization. This role supports the professional development of Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and other Advanced Practice Providers through standardized onboarding, ongoing competency development, student placement coordination, and educational program 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.
Responsibilities- Provides clinical leadership while meeting the educational and informational needs of new employees, experienced staff, and students in the department.
- Assists the Manager or management team with operational management including staff selection and evaluation.
- Participates in unit, department, and organizational committees and performance improvement activities.
- Shares responsibility for the quality of care provided at CM where APRNs practice. Contributes to patient care quality initiatives across the organization.
Qualifications- Master's Degree required and 3-5 years experience APP pediatric experience
- Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) preferred
- Licensed RN - Kansas OR Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas AND Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri OR Registered Nurse Multistate License MO required upon hire
- Licensed APRN - MO AND Licensed APRN - KS required upon hire
- Certified Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Clinical Nurse Specialist or Licensed Certified Physician Assistant required upon hire
- Successful completion of national board certification
- 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 Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire
- Specialty Certification relevant to unit's patient population (determined by Nurse Manager/Director) Preferred
Preferred- Previous leadership, educator, or coordinator experience.
- Experience developing curriculum, competency programs, or educational resources.
- Experience with APP student placements and academic partnerships.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles, quality improvement, and change management methodologies.
