patient and family engagement and experience program manager

Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics

<div>Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!:
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Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children&rsquo;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 &amp; World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.</div><div></div><div><br>
Children&rsquo;s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City &ndash; 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&rsquo;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.</div>
Overview:
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The Program Manager for Patient and Family Experience will lead efforts to embed the authentic voice of patients and families into care design and delivery, driving a culture of empathy, inclusion, and collaboration through the Patient Family Centered Care model (PFCC). The Program Manager will manage Patient Family Advisors (PFAs), support the Family Advisory Board, and oversee Patient Family Advisory Councils (PFACs), ensuring meaningful involvement in shaping care experiences. This role also leads strategic initiatives across the Office of Experience teams, aligning engagement efforts with hospital priorities to improve quality, safety, and experience.</div><div></div><div><br>
At Children&rsquo;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.</div><div></div><div><i><br>
Additionally, it&rsquo;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&rsquo;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.</i></div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Championing the Family Voice in the 'Built for Kids' Experience</li><li>
Building and Nurturing a 'Built for Kids' Advisor Network</li><li>
Embedding 'Built for Kids' Principles Through Education and Collaboration</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree health-care or business related field and 5-7 years experience. At least five years of experience in a healthcare setting or a service-driven industry with strong healthcare knowledge, combined with a meaningful understanding of the challenges caregivers face when supporting a child through the complexities of the healthcare system. Demonstrated experience working across multidisciplinary teams, fostering partnerships with patients and families, and applying core principles of patient- and family-centered care to enhance engagement and improve outcomes.; Preferred: An individual with experience navigating a complex healthcare system for their child.</li></ul>
Benefits at Children's Mercy:
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The benefits plans at Children&rsquo;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.</p>
<p></p>Learn more about Children&rsquo;s Mercy benefits. Starting Pay:
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Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $32.57/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.</div><br>
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Remote Work/Work from Home:
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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&rsquo;s Mercy locations and may not work from home.</p><p>
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EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet:
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Children&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.</div><div></div><div><br>
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&rsquo;s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.</div><div></div><div><br>
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.</div></div><div></div>

Patient and Family Engagement and Experience Program Manager

Spring Venture Group

<div><b>Company Description</b><p><br>
Spring Venture Group is a leading digital direct-to-consumer sales and marketing company with product offerings focused on the senior market. We specialize in distributing Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, and related products via our family of brands and dedicated team of licensed insurance agents. Powered by our unique technologies that combine sophisticated marketing, comparison shopping, sales execution, and customer engagement &ndash; we help thousands of seniors across the country navigate the complex world of Medicare every day.</p><p>
Spring Venture Group offers incredible culture, benefits, and fantastic income potential in a stable and successful work environment at a Medicare agency. This starts with a workplace that empowers people to do their best work. Come build a rewarding career and make a meaningful impact on peoples&rsquo; lives in an environment that values your determination. Join our diverse, inclusive team and get ready to crush your goals.</p><ul><li><i>
This is a hybrid position and you must CURRENTLY be in the Kansas City area. We are unable to sponsor now or in the future, so we are unable to consider candidates with their OPT or EAD.</i></li></ul><br>
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Job Description</b><p><b><br>
OVERVIEW</b></p><p>
The B2B Marketing Manager is a dedicated role designed to support SmartConnect by building and maintaining the B2B marketing function.This role is pivotal in defining, executing, and owning the SmartConnect B2B marketing strategy. Key responsibilities include architecting a comprehensive partner journey and accelerating growth by effectively engaging critical B2B and B2C audiences, specifically including brokers, fiduciaries, corporate partners, and their respective clients and employees. The Marketing Manager will serve as the foundational marketing capability for the team, moving the organization from reactive engagement to proactive, automated, and strategic partner nurturing.</p><p>
Key focus areas include developing an end-to-end partner journey, creating specialized content and thought leadership, establishing a strong digital presence, and leveraging marketing automation to scale campaigns and drive lead generation.</p><p><b>
REPORTS TO</b></p><p>
The B2B Marketing Manager reports directly to the SVP &amp; GM, SmartConnect, with a dotted line to the Experience Marketing team and works in close collaboration with SVG's Engagement and Brand Marketing shared resources.</p><p><b>
ESSENTIAL DUTIES</b></p><p>
The essential duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:</p><ul><li><p><b>
B2B Strategy &amp; Journey Mapping:</b></p><ul><li>
Define and map the end-to-end B2B2C communication journey, from initial prospecting and lead nurturing to onboarding and ongoing engagement.</li><li>
Conduct market research, focus groups, and competitor analysis to identify key industry trends and inform messaging strategy.</li></ul></li><li><p><b>
Content Creation &amp; Thought Leadership:</b></p><ul><li>
Collaborate with Brand and Engagement Marketing to develop and manage the B2B2C marketing calendar.</li><li>
Create compelling marketing collateral, including flyers, presentations, case studies, and branded materials tailored for B2B and B2C audiences.</li><li>
Manage online content (blog posts, articles) to further establish SmartConnect as industry experts.</li><li>
Identify opportunities for press releases and business recognition, promoting newsworthy achievements to relevant media outlets.</li><li>
Oversee content updates and feature releases on partner portals in partnership with Engagement Marketing.</li></ul></li><li><p><b>
Digital Presence &amp; Demand Generation:</b></p><ul><li>
Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy for relevant B2B platforms, primarily LinkedIn and Facebook.</li><li>
Partner with Engagement Marketing to optimize the SmartConnect website for search engines (SEO) to attract B2B traffic.</li><li>
Plan, execute, and measure targeted B2B digital advertising campaigns to drive lead generation and brand awareness.</li></ul></li><li><p><b>
Marketing Automation &amp; Operations:</b></p><ul><li>
Build and execute a B2B email marketing strategy, including prospecting campaigns, automated nurturing sequences, and a quarterly broker and partner newsletter.</li><li>
Work closely with Brand Marketing on B2C email and direct mail campaigns/</li><li>
Leverage Salesforce Marketing Cloud to design and implement strategic marketing automations based on a partner's stage in the sales funnel (e.g., prospecting, onboarding, active engagement).</li></ul></li><li><p><b>
Strategic Alignment:</b></p><ul><li>
Work closely with the Business Development team to create a marketing engine that directly supports sales goals.</li><li>
Ensure alignment with overall brand standards by leveraging existing creative and technical resources within SVG.</li></ul></li></ul><p><b>
BEHAVIORS</b></p><p>
The SVG behaviors are listed below:</p><ul><li>
Be Aware (Emotional Intelligence)</li><li>
Be Open &amp; Honest (Communication)</li><li>
Be a Team Player (Teamwork and Collaboration)</li><li>
Be Accomplished (Drive for Results)</li><li>
Be the Example (Develop Self &amp; Empower People)</li><li>
Be Forward Thinking (Strategic Thinking)</li><li>
Be a Problem Solver (Continuous Improvement)</li></ul><br>
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Qualifications</b><p><b><br>
Education/Experience:</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field required.</li><li>
 3+ years of seasoned B2B marketing experience, preferably in a role involving building functions from the ground up.</li><li>
 Experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud or similar enterprise marketing automation platforms.</li><li>
Proven track record of developing partner journeys and executing lead generation campaigns.</li></ul><p><b>
Skills/Specialties:</b></p><ul><li><b>
B2B Strategy &amp; Execution:</b> Ability to architect partner journeys and translate business goals into marketing strategies.</li><li><b>
Content Creation: </b>Strong writing and editing skills for professional B2B audiences (white papers, case studies, email copy).</li><li><b>
Digital Marketing:</b> Expertise in SEO, social media strategy (LinkedIn), and digital advertising.</li><li><b>
Collaboration: </b>Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment with shared services and cross-functional teams.</li></ul><p><b>
Certifications/ Licenses:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Salesforce Marketing Cloud certification (preferred, not required).</p></li></ul><b><br>
Additional Information</b><p><b><br>
Benefits:</b></p><p><i>
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:</i></p><ul><li>
Competitive Compensation</li><li>
Medical, Dental and vision benefits after a short waiting period</li><li>
401(k) matching program</li><li>
Life Insurance, and Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance</li><li>
Optional enrollment includes HSA/FSA, AD&amp;D, Spousal/Dependent Life Insurance, Travel Assist and Legal Plan</li><li>
Generous paid time off (PTO) program starting off at 15 days your first year</li><li>
15 paid Holidays (includes holiday break between Christmas and New Years)</li><li>
Annual Volunteer Time Off (VTO) and a donation matching program</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - health and well-being on and off the job</li><li>
Rewards and Recognition</li><li>
Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture</li><li>
Training program and ongoing support throughout your Venture Spring Venture Group career</li></ul><p><b>
Conditions:</b></p><ul><li>
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.</li><li>
Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision and Ability to adjust focus.</li><li>
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.</li><li>
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.</li></ul><div></div><p>
Spring Venture Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer</p></div>

Marketing Manager, SmartConnect

University of Kansas Medical Center

<div><div><b>Mentor Teacher</b></div><br>
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Department:</b><br>
Project Eagle<br>
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Educare Leadership<br>
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<b>Position Title:</b><br>
Mentor Teacher<br>
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<b>Job Family Group:
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Professional Staff<br>
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<b>Job Description Summary:</b><br>
Project Eagle is an early childhood program focused on preparing children, engaging families, and promoting excellence for children and families in Kansas City, Kansas. Project Eagle provides home-based and center-based services to pregnant women and/or children ages birth to five through a variety of programs, the largest being Early Head Start. Project Eagle is also a member of the Educare Learning Network, part of a national initiative that serves as a platform for broader change, inspiring high-quality programs in communities, improving public policies within each state, and demonstrating a comprehensive approach to the first five years of life and learning.
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The Mentor Teacher facilitates full and effective implementation of Project Eagle/Educare of Kansas City's Core Features and evidence-based instructional practices to continuously improve teaching and learning with the aim of accelerating children's learning, development and school readiness outcomes. Mentor Teachers provide teacher leadership in the 1) design, delivery and coordination of intensive professional development; 2) education program development; 3) facilitation of multidisciplinary collaboration; and 4) administrative support.<br>
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<b>Job Description:</b><br>
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<b>Job Duties</b><br>
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Professional Development<br>
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Mentor Teachers promote a culture of collaboration and structure contexts for professional reflection, inquiry and learning. They coordinate or facilitate group-based professional development strategies for teachers to work collaboratively to share reflections, examine practice, solve application challenges, manage conflict and promote continuous learning and improvement in professional practice and child outcomes.<br>
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Team Lesson Planning</i> <i>-</i> Schedule and protect time for regular collaboration among the teaching team to review data, reflect on children's progress and teaching practices, and plan for interaction, instruction, and family engagement.<br>
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Reflective Practice Groups/Communities of Practice</i> - Facilitate or coordinate reflective practice groups or communities of practice for teachers to engage in shared reflection, inquiry, and professional learning.<br>
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Coaching</i> - Implement with Classroom Teachers formal cycles of reflective-content-based coaching (planning conversation, observation, reflecting conversation) to support the transfer of knowledge and improvements into practice.<br>
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Reflective Supervision</i> - Provide Classroom Teachers with reflective supervision to support, develop, and evaluate their performance through a process of inquiry that encourages their understanding and articulation of the rationale for their own practices.</li></ul><br>
Education Program Development<br>
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Lead and coordinate Project Eagle/Educare of Kansas City's education program for children ages birth to three or three to five, including implementation of the following core features and evidence-based practices:<br>
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Ensure that research-based, comprehensive curricula are in place, and that alignment of early learning standards, curricula/outcome goals, formative assessments, and instructional strategies.<br>
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Ensure teacher-child interactions and instruction is responsive, intentional and developmentally appropriate to ensure children are provided socially supportive, organized and instructionally meaningful interactions to support their development (i.e., social-emotional, physical, cognitive and language) and learning (i.e., literacy, math, science, technology, social studies and arts).<br>
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Use of child screening, assessment, and progress data to inform lesson planning, individualization, and the intensification of instruction in the areas of oral language, dual language and literacy development and skills; social-emotional and self-regulation development and skills; and numeracy and problem-solving skills; and<br>
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Primary caregiving and continuity of care.</li></ul><br>
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Multidisciplinary Work and Collaboration</i></b><br>
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Facilitates multidisciplinary work and collaboration among the education program/staff and other program areas/staff, including:<br>
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Participate in the Research Program Partnership and processes of continuous quality improvement and, in conjunction with the Local Evaluation Partner, ensuring completion of child screenings and assessments and coordination of timely feedback to teaching teams.<br>
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and participates in efforts to engage and involve parents with the program, staff and child development and learning.<br>
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Participate in Child and Family Reviews and, in conjunction with the Family Support Supervisor, ensure Child and Family Review plans are followed and progress monitored.<br>
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Collaborate with the Mental Health Consultant and Disabilities Coordinator to facilitate referrals for Special Education eligibility and implement plans for mental health strategies to be utilized in the classroom.<br>
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Participate with Family Support staff to run Co-Case Management meetings with Teachers, Family Support staff and other support staff or outside agencies (i.e., mental health, disabilities) to plan and implement targeted and intensive interventions for children displaying challenging behaviors.</li></ul><br>
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Administrative Support</i></b><br>
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Ensure all Early/Head Start performance standards, Educare core features, state and local licensing requirements, and other funder requirements related to education are met.<br>
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Monitor and ensure education plans and other required documentation for children and classroom are completed.<br>
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Participate in the development of program policies, service delivery plans, and ongoing monitoring of program quality.<br>
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Ensure all assigned program area reports are completed and submitted on a timely basis.<br>
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Ensure all confidential information is protected.<br>
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Participate on interview committees for open teaching positions.<br>
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Complete Teacher performance appraisals.</li></ul><br>
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.<br>
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<b>Anticipated Salary - $ 58,656
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<b>Required Qualifications</b><br>
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<b>Education: </b>Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or closely related field.
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This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.<br>
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<b>Certifications:
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<ul><li>CPR and First Aid Certified within 30 days of employment<br>
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Center Program Director Certification.</li></ul><br>
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Work Experience:</b><br>
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Five years of teaching or consulting experience in center-based programs serving infants and toddlers.
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</li><li>Experience with early childhood curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers.<br>
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Experience working with children and families from various backgrounds.<br>
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<b>Preferred Qualifications</b><br>
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<b>Education: </b>Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or closely related field.<br>
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<b>Certifications: </b>Early childhood teaching certification.
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<b>Work Experience:</b><br>
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One year of experience as a supervisor or administrator in an Early Childhood Education program.
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</li><li>Experience developing and implementing early childhood education programs.<br>
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Experience working in an Early Head Start Center-based program.
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</li><li>Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards as evidenced by application materials.<br>
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Experience working with early intervention and children with special needs.
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</li><li>Experience using assessment tools to measure children's development.
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</li><li>Experience using assessment data for instructional purposes.
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</li>Experience with research partnerships.<br>
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<b>Languages: </b>Bilingual English/Spanish.
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<b>Skills</b><br>
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Collaboration.<br>
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Communication skills.<br>
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Interpersonal skills.</li></ul><br>
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Required Documents</b><br>
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Resume<br>
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Cover Letter</li></ul><br>
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Comprehensive Benefits Package:</b><br>
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Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html<br>
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<b>Employee Type:
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Regular<br>
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<b>Time Type:
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Full time<br>
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<b>Rate Type:
</b><br>
Salary<br>
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<b>Compensation Statement:</b><br>
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The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
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<b>Pay Range:</b><br>
$58,656.00 - $86,000.00<br>
<b>Minimum</b><br>
$58,656.00<br>
<b>Midpoint</b><br>
$72,328.00<br>
<b>Maximum</b><br>
$86,000.00<br>
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<b>Application Instructions:</b><br>
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Mentor-Teacher_JR009347 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR009347.<br>
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Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.<br>
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<b>About KU Medical Center:</b><br>
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.<br>
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<b>Benefits:</b><br>
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html<br>
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<b>Equal Employment Opportunity Statement</b><br>
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<b>The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. </b><b>http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination</b><br>
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Mentor Teacher

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!
</b></h2><div><div><div><div>Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children&rsquo;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 &amp; World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.</div><div></div><div><br>
Children&rsquo;s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City &ndash; 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&rsquo;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.</div>
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview
</b></h2><div><div><div><div>Registered nurses provide illness management and health promotion for patients and families who require care. Registered staff nurses utilize the nursing process and knowledge of scientific principles to provide safe, high quality, comprehensive, and age appropriate nursing care for their assigned patients. Registered staff nurses provide patient and family education and advocate for their needs. Registered nurses coordinate patient care with nonprofessional personnel as necessary.</div><div></div><div><br>
At Children&rsquo;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.</div><div></div><div><i><br>
Additionally, it&rsquo;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&rsquo;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.</i></div>
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Responsibilities
</b></h2><div><div><div><ul><li>Utilizes the nursing process to develop and implement a safe, high quality, comprehensive, and age-appropriate plan of care for the patient and family that promotes optimal patient outcomes.</li><li>
Meets the educational needs of the patient and family and advocates for their needs.</li><li>
Maintains an environment that is safe, comfortable, efficient, and family-centered.</li><li>
Utilizes current research and evidence for practice to expand personal professional knowledge, enhance role performance, and improve nursing care quality.</li></ul>
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications
</b></h2><div><div><div><ul><li>Associate's Degree ADN Required.<ul><li>
Current employees hired before September 1, 2013 are grandfathered and permitted to continue in the direct care nursing role.</li></ul></li><li>
Bachelor's Degree Preferred for all nurses hired after September 1, 2013.<ul><li>
Nurses hired after this date without a BSN must complete their degree within 5 years of their hire date.</li></ul></li><li>
One of the following: Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire</li><li>
One of the following: Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire</li><li>
RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO<ul><li>
Employees must obtain Licensed RN - Kansas or Missour Multistate within 30 days</li></ul></li><li>
Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire</li><li>
Specialty Certification relevant to unit's patient population (determined by Nurse Manager/Director) Preferred Upon Hire</li></ul>
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Benefits at Children's Mercy
</b></h2><div><div><div><p>The benefits plans at Children&rsquo;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.</p><br>
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</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Starting Pay
</b></h2><div><div><div><div>Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $31.00/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.</div><br>
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</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Remote Work/Work from Home
</b></h2><div><div><div><p>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&rsquo;s Mercy locations and may not work from home.</p><p>
#LI-Onsite</p>
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet
</b></h2><div><div><div><div>Children&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.</div><div></div><div><br>
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&rsquo;s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.</div><div></div><div><br>
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.</div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Part Time Staff Nurse - Allergy / Immunology Clinic

The University of Kansas Health System

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Title
</b></h1></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>Executive Director of Claims &amp; Insurance
<p></p>Bell Hospital
<p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Summary / Career Interest:
</b></h2>The Executive Director of Claims &amp; Insurance has broad responsibility, in collaboration with the UKHA General Counsel, for the identification, prevention and mitigation of real and potential risk to the University of Kansas Physicians (UKP), its employed practitioners, and affiliates and for the University of Kansas Hospital Authority overall. This position supports building and evolving of the enterprise risk management program - designing frameworks, influencing decisions, and ensuring UKP's risk posture aligns with the strategic goals of the University of Kansas Health Authority (UKHA) and UKP. The position will collaborate with senior and executive leadership, risk owners, and external partners to develop, implement, and continuously improve the overall risk financing positioning of the health system. The Executive Director of Claims &amp; Insurance provides leadership and direction to a team of insurance and claims professionals and has a dual reporting relationship to UKHA General Counsel and UKP senior leadership.
<p></p><b>Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
</b><ul><li>Lead and evolve the health system's enterprise risk management program with a focus on continuous improvement and patient safety.
</li><li>Act as point of contact for captive manager in the day-to-day captive and RRG operations.
</li><li>Manage health system property and casualty insurance portfolio in conjunction with the General Counsel and Director of Insurance.
</li><li>Present risks and appropriate mitigation strategies to senior leadership, influencing prioritization and resource allocation.
</li><li>Facilitate early claims resolution process for serious unanticipated outcomes.
</li><li>Provide claims leadership, including serving as co-chair for the Claims Committee.
</li><li>Actively participate in root cause analysis meetings as appropriate to review adverse/sentinel event occurrences and near misses that affect, or may affect or involve, any UKP practitioner.
</li><li>Monitor external threats, macroeconomic trends, and regulatory shifts. Collaborate with appropriate partners to develop necessary response.
</li><li>Collaborate with University of Kansas Health System (&ldquo;UKHS&rdquo;) medical staff and medical staff leadership to facilitate investigations, assuring all relevant privileges and protections are triggered and preserved.
</li><li>Provide independent, unbiased and discrete assistance to UKP practitioners regarding potential claims at the pre-claim stage. Investigate cases identified as potential risk issues, with a goal of avoiding or minimizing the UKP practitioner&rsquo;s professional liability and harm to professional reputation.
</li><li>Collaborate with UKP Human Resources to ensure that HR-related issues and findings are effectively documented and necessary corrective actions are taken.
</li><li>Champion risk awareness and continuous improvement. Participate in compliance oversight, monitor accreditation and regulatory inspections, surveys and visits. Participate as member of facility or enterprise crisis management teams pursuant to applicable policies.
</li><li>Notify the Health Care Stabilization Fund (&quot;HCSF&quot;) of any claims, demands, or lawsuits or issues likely to result in a claim. Review and investigate patient/family complaints, patient demand letters, and incident reports. In collaboration with UKHS and UKP, make recommendations to HCSF if requested regarding disposition of complaints and demands.
</li><li>Assist physicians with response to patient complaints in coordination with Risk Management and Patient Relations. Collaborate with Regulatory, Clinical Risk Management and other relevant departments to facilitate compliance with Medicaid/Medicare and other federal and state regulations.
</li><li>When necessary or prudent, request counsel for practitioner. As requested by the HCSF, serve as the liaison to attorneys for requests to interview UKP practitioners, obtain depositions for subsequent treating practitioners, and identify and prepare UKP practitioner witnesses.
</li><li>As requested by the HCSF, assist with preparation for trials and attend mediations and trials on behalf of UKP and UKP practitioners. Collaborate with Legal and Compliance departments to facilitate responses, including corrective actions to any Statement of Deficiency involving the OIG, OCR, KDHE, FDA, FBI, CMS and other regulatory and/or enforcement agencies. As requested by the HCSF, participate with Senior Leadership and legal counsel in formulating defense strategies.
</li><li>Assist practitioners with answering questions on licensure and credentialing applications which includes obtaining necessary documents to accompany the application.
</li><li>Review peer review requests and prepare documents for peer review committees.
</li><li>Request bill holds; make recommendations for waiver of bills; and attend bill-hold meetings.
</li><li>Review discharge from practice letters and discuss and evaluate patients that physicians wish to discharge from their practice.
</li><li>Assist district attorney or other prosecutor in identifying witnesses for criminal, child custody, guardianship, and child in need of care cases; facilitate practitioner attendance.
</li><li>Ensure compliance with various codes, laws, rules and regulations concerning patient care (including those mandated by state and federal agencies), incident reporting and investigation activities.
</li><li>Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
</li><li>These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
</li></ul><br>
<b>Required Education and Experience
</b><ul><li>Bachelors Degree
</li><li>Juris Doctor
</li><li>10 or more years of claims experience in a health care environment.
</li><li>5 or more years of experience in a leadership role with board-level exposure.
</li><li>5 or more years of experience with alternative risk financing.
</li></ul><br>
<b>Preferred Education and Experience
</b><ul><li>Master's Degree in Health Care Administration
</li></ul><br>
<b>Preferred Licensure and Certification
</b><ul><li>RPLU - Registered Professional Liability Underwriter upon Hire
</li><li>CCI - Certificate in Captive Insurance upon Hire
</li><li>AIC - Associate in Claims upon Hire
</li><li>AINS - Associate in Insurance upon Hire
</li></ul><br>
<b>Knowledge Requirements
</b><ul><li>Deep knowledge of risk frameworks, tools, regulatory requirements, and health care law issues impacting enterprise and practitioner risk.
</li><li>Experience with supporting CANDOR or Early Claims Resolution programs.
</li><li>Effective presentation skills; articulate, diplomatic, and persuasive communicator.
</li><li>Ability to manage/handle stress while under pressure from many involved parties. Able to delegate appropriately.
</li><li>Ability to interface with a variety of professionals, including board members, medical staff and senior leadership, attorneys, accountants, actuaries, brokers, underwriters, etc.
</li><li>Demonstrated skills in strategic planning, implementing and evaluating programs.
</li><li>Knowledge of clinical and non-clinical loss control and claims administration.
</li><li>Ability to prioritize tasks and see the big picture.
</li><li>Deep knowledge of risk frameworks, tools, and regulatory requirements.
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to offer creative, innovative solutions to prevent or reduce risk.
</li><li>Ability to manage information and advice in a confidential manner.
</li><li>Maintain depth of knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
</li></ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Time Type:
</b></h2>Full time
<p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Requisition ID:
</b></h2>R-47932
<p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><i>We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person&rsquo;s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.
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Executive Director of Claims & Insurance

<div>Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!:
<div>
Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children&rsquo;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 &amp; World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.</div><div></div><div><br>
Children&rsquo;s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City &ndash; 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&rsquo;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.</div>
Overview:
<div>
The Ward Family Heart Center at Children&rsquo;s Mercy Kansas City seeks a board-certified/board-eligible Pediatric Cardiologist to join the Advanced Cardiac Therapies and Transplant (ACTT) Team at the assistant or associate professor level. Applicants should have advanced fellowship training in Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support, and Transplantation. Additional interest in cardio-oncology would be preferred. Trainees in their final year are welcome to apply.</div><div></div><div><br>
The successful candidate will join an existing ACTT team of 3 Cardiologists, 1 Advanced Practice Provider, 4 Nurse Coordinators, 1 Pharmacist, 2 Dieticians, and 1 Social Worker. The ACTT program provides comprehensive care to children with all types and severities of heart failure within the Midwest region and beyond. Established in 2014, the ACTT program at Children&rsquo;s Mercy has grown to average 8-10 transplants annually including multi-organ transplantation, and the Pediatric VAD program incorporates the full breadth of durable and temporary support devices with an average of 3-5 VAD implants annually. The transplant program ranks among the top in the country with 100% 90-day and one-year survival rates and outcomes that consistently exceed national benchmarks.</div><div></div><div><br>
The candidate will provide inpatient and outpatient care to children with acquired or inherited cardiomyopathy, heart failure related to cardiomyopathy or congenital heart disease, and patients pre- and post-transplant. Inpatient care includes co-management with intensivists in a dedicated Cardiac ICU and care as the primary attending on the ACTT floor service. Outpatient clinics are multidisciplinary in nature and are located at Children&rsquo;s Mercy Hospital campus in Kansas City. There are ample opportunities for clinical/translational research as well as teaching (medical students, residents and Pediatric Cardiology fellows). Salary and academic rank are commensurate with experience. The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.</div><p></p><p><b><br>
Clinical Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Provide comprehensive care for infants, children and adolescents with advanced heart failure, including pre- and post-transplant.</li><li>
Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, advanced practice providers, nurse coordinators, pharmacists, and social workers.</li><li>
Participate in inpatient and outpatient consults, follow-up clinics, on-call coverage and transplant selection.</li></ul><div>
The Ward Family Heart Center at Children&rsquo;s Mercy includes 45 cardiologists (40 in Kansas City, 2 in Wichita, KS, 2 in Springfield, MO and 1 in Topeka, KS), 4 Cardiothoracic surgeons, and over 30 APNs serving a population of over 5 million in the heart of the U.S.A. We perform over 500 cardiac operations, 600 cardiac catheterizations including over 200 invasive EP procedures, 18,000 outpatient visits, and more than 20,000 echocardiograms annually. Our two state-of the art catheterization labs are both hybrid labs and equipped with the latest 3D imaging and EP technology. Telehealth is available and facilitates our outreach clinics. We have video-conferencing capabilities that are routinely used by providers from distant locations for patient care and education alike. In 2022, the Ward Family Heart Center program was ranked #19 nationally by USNWR.</div><div></div><div><br>
Our cardiac sub-specialty resources include Electrophysiology (which includes Clinical EP, pacing and Genetic Arrhythmia), Interventional Cardiology and Advanced Cardiac Imaging (fetal echo, 3D echo, trans-esophageal echo, CT, MRI, virtual reality-based studies, and 3D printing). We also provide specialized, team-based care in Fetal Cardiology (with on-site delivery services for high-risk neonates), Interstage Monitoring (CHAMP), Preventive Cardiology, Cardiac Genetics, Cardio-oncology, Single Ventricle Survivorship, Pulmonary Hypertension, a dedicated POTS clinic and Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Services.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Brendan Tripp Elam Transplant Center at Children&rsquo;s Mercy Kansas City is a nationally recognized program providing heart, liver, and kidney transplantation for children. Beyond the clinical excellence in our heart transplant program, Its heart transplant program ranks among the top in the country, with 100% 90-day and one-year survival rates and outcomes that consistently exceed national benchmarks. The team specializes in complex cases, including single-ventricle physiology, and offers advanced mechanical circulatory support such as ventricular assist devices (VAD) and ECMO. In addition to heart transplants, the center performs high volumes of liver and kidney transplants, including living-donor and multi-organ procedures some of the shortest pediatric liver wait times in the nation. This integrated, multidisciplinary Transplant Center combines exceptional clinical care with research, education, and innovation to deliver comprehensive transplant services for children and families.</div><div></div><div><br>
Please apply online with CV and Cover Lette or send to physicianjobs@cmh.edu</div><div></div><div><br>
For additional information please contact:</div><p><b>
David Sutcliffe, MD</b></p><p>
Transplant Medical Director</p><p>
(816) 302-3594</p><p>
dlsutcliffe@cmh.edu</p><div></div><div><b><br>
Brian Birnbaum, MD</b><br>
Interim Co-Director, Ward Family Heart Center</div><div>
Phone (816) 302-3608</div><div>
bfbirnbaum@cmh.edu</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Rachel Detwiler</b></div><div>
Senior Department Administrator, Ward Family Heart Center</div><div>
rldetwiler1@cmh.edu</div><div></div><div><br>
For more information about Children&rsquo;s Mercy Kansas City and about Kansas City itself, visit cmkc.link/TakeYourPlace.</div><div></div><div><br>
At Children&rsquo;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.</div><div></div><div><i><br>
Additionally, it&rsquo;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&rsquo;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.</i></div>
EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet:
<div>
Children&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.</div><div></div><div><br>
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&rsquo;s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.</div><div></div><div><br>
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.</div></div><div></div>

Pediatric Transplant Cardiologist

Quantum Education Professionals

<div><div>Registered Nurse 1:1 for student<br>
?? Pay Range: $57,000-$63,000 annually / $38-$42 hourly<br>
?? Up to $1,500 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time Applicants!</div>
<div>
We are seeking a RN to provide care to assigned student(s) or building for a school district during the &rsquo;25-&rsquo;26 school year to join our team! You will be responsible for delivering high quality care to the assigned students or building.<br>
Come join a team that cares about their clinicians.
</div><div>Responsibilities:<br>
<ul><li>Care for ill, injured, or convalescing student</li><li>Provide basic patient care and treatment</li><li>Collaborate with health professionals to administer prescribed medications</li><li>Sterilize and prepare medical tools and equipment</li><li>Educate and update students on medical treatments</li></ul>
Qualifications:<br>
<ul><li>Previous experience in nursing or other medical fields</li><li>RN, BSN required</li><li>Familiarity with medical tools and equipment</li><li>Ability to build rapport with students/family</li><li>Compassionate and caring demeanor</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li></ul>
We Offer:<br>
<ul><li>Flexible scheduling (full-time and part-time opportunities)</li><li>Mentorship for new grads</li><li>$600 annual CEU reimbursement (for full-time team members)</li><li>Quantum Learning Lab Professional Development</li><li>Health, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Company-paid life insurance</li><li>401(k) with company match</li><li>Bereavement and jury duty pay</li><li>Employee Assistance Program</li><li>Professional liability insurance</li><li>Referral bonuses</li><li>An ethical, supportive, and empowering work environment</li></ul>
Why Choose Quantum?<br>
At Quantum Resource Professionals, we believe in the power of connection and community. You&rsquo;re not just joining a company&mdash;you&rsquo;re becoming part of a team that values you both personally and professionally. From your first day, we&rsquo;re by your side to ensure your success, helping you make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.<br>
Be part of a team that appreciates your dedication&mdash;join Quantum today!</div></div>

RN – Registered Nurse/RN

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