Clinical Professional Development Practitioner - Same Day Surgery​/PACU

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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.

The Clinical Professional Development Practitioner (CPDP) serves as a professional development expert focused on the learning needs of new team members, experienced staff, and students. Collaborating with department leadership, staff, and interdepartmental groups, the CPDP evaluates learning needs and implements evidence-based education plans to ensure safe, competent, high-quality care for patients and families within a defined specialty or service line (e.g., Critical Care, Perioperative Services, Med/Surg, Ambulatory, etc.).

In addition to supporting the educational and professional development needs of their assigned departments, the CPDP maintains clinical expertise by providing direct patient care.

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.

• Develops, implements and evaluates clinical education strategies across assigned departments.
• Serves as a professional development expert focused on the learning needs of new team members, experienced staff, and students.
• Facilitates onboarding and orientation programs for new hires, transfers, and travelers within assigned departments.
• Provides direct patient care that promotes optimal patient outcomes.

• Bachelor's Degree BSN Required and 3-5 years experience Clinical nursing experience in a relevant specialty. Clinical education, professional development, and/or; leadership experience preferred.
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• Master's Degree Preferred and 3-5 years experience. A Master's degree in nursing may be accepted in lieu of a BSN.
• One of the following:
  • Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri
  • 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
• Specialty Certification (within two years of hire date) Required

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.

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