Nursing Workforce Development Manager

Overview

The Mgr, Clinical Workforce Development provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for enterprise Grow Our Own workforce initiatives. This role oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs that develop internal talent into clinical and clinical‑support roles, while supervising workforce development staff and partnering with nursing, interprofessional leaders, Human Resources, and academic partners.

Position has funding until March 2027 and candidates need to be local to the Kansas City area

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.

• Lead the strategic direction, design, and oversight of enterprise Grow Our Own and workforce pipeline programs that develop internal talent into clinical roles.
• Ensure effective operational management, standardization, and continuous improvement of all workforce development and pipeline programs.
• Provide direct leadership, supervision, and development of workforce development coordinators and related staff.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance workforce development goals.

• Bachelor’s Degree BSN required with 3‑5 years experience in clinical education or professional development.
• Master’s Degree Preferred with 1‑2 years experience in pediatric nursing (hospital or ambulatory setting). MSN may be accepted in lieu of BSN.
• One of the following RN licenses:
  • Licensed RN – Missouri required upon hire.
  • Licensed RN – Kansas required upon hire.
  • RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO, active RN licensure from another state.
• One of the following certifications required within 2 years of hire:
  • Certified Nurse Executive (NE‑BC).
  • Nursing Professional Development‑Board Certified (NPD‑BC).

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits.

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $46.13/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

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.

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  recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, and beliefs.