Program Manager, Comprehensive Colorectal Center

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Overview

Manages program-based patient care services; including personnel, fiscal management and development of the colorectal program. The Program Manager develops processes and policies to support patient and family care for the complex colorectal patient. This position proactively identifies and leads process improvement opportunities, and is responsible for care coordination of CCC (Comprehensive Colorectal Center) patients across the CMH system. Manages daily clinical operational issues, as well as supports staff and patient scheduling to meet patient needs.

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.
• Manages daily program operations of the Complex Colorectal Center (CCC) to ensure that the highest quality patient care across all CCC services is delivered.
• Responsible for care coordination for CCC patients across the CMH system.
• In collaboration with the surgical director, develops process and policies to support care of the CCC patient and family.
• Participates as a member of the healthcare team for CCC patients.
• Fiscal accountability for CCC operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree BSN and
  • 3-5 years experience
    • Extensive experience in pediatric nursing or relevant colorectal experience
    • Additional experience in progrom or project management and development, and data analysis is preferred
    • Experience with QI / Research is preferred
• Master's Degree Preferred
• 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 required upon hire
• RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO
  • Registered Nurse Multistate License in MO or KS required after 90 days

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.

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $39.86/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

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 are all 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.  CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. 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, and beliefs.