Nurse Manager - ENT Clinic

Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!

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 Division of Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat or ENT) at Children's Mercy provides expert care for children with all types of ear, nose/sinus, and airway problems. Our team of physicians, advanced practice nurses, and support staff are always ready to help your family. The ENT team works closely with many other specialists—including those in Audiology, Speech Pathology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology and Respiratory Care—to meet all our patient's needs.

Conditions treated in clinic:

Throat and airway

• Airway and breathing problems
• Airway obstruction (blockage)
• Chronic aspiration and drooling
• Congenital and acquired defects
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR)
• Salivary Gland Diseases
• Sleep Disordered Breathing
• Tongue tie
• Tonsil and Adenoid diseases
• Tonsillitis/Strep Pharyngitis
• Voice and resonance disorders, including velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD)

Ear

• Acute and Chronic Ear Infections
• Conductive Hearing Loss
• Ossicular Dysfunction
• Ear Drum Perforations
• Mastoiditis
• Cholesteatoma

Nose and Sinus

• Congenital (born with) or acquired (developed over time) head and neck problems
• Nose Bleeds
• Nasal Obstruction
• Sinusitis

Manages unit-based patient care services; including personnel and fiscal management and development of programs and services. Participates in department and hospital performance improvement activities. Provides family centered patient care that is based in scientific theory and is outcome focused.

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.

• Personnel management.
• Comprehensive unit management and development of programs and services.
• Participates in department and organization performance improvement activities.
• Fiscal management and accountability.
• Actively participates and provides leadership for education programs, unit meetings and assigned committees.
• Utilizes the nursing process to develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care for the patient/family which promotes optimal patient outcomes.

• Bachelor's Degree BSN required and
  • 1-2 years experience.
    • At least 1 year of experience in clinical nursing. OR
• Master's Degree MSN and
  • 1-2 years experience preferred
• One of the following…