OverviewThe Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Education Coordinator implements programs to meet the educational and learning needs of the professional staff, orientees, and students. The Coordinator assures department staff demonstrate and validate competency in required skills, as well as hospital department mandatory education requirements.
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- 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 and outside facilities where Heart Center 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
