CHND Database and Q Prog Coord

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Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Childrens 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.
Childrens 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 childrens 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.
Overview:

Serves in a management capacity with oversight and responsibilities that ensure the efficient and effective daily operations/service and ongoing organizational development of the Children's Hospital Neonatal Database (CHND) Children's Hospital Neonatal Consortium (CHNC) and Vermont Oxford Network (VON) database initiatives.
Provides support, oversight and participates in data abstraction ensuring timely, effective and efficient data retrieval.
Manages quality improvement and research efforts related to the CHND and CHNC initiatives.
Utilize quality improvement activities/monitoring and research to promote integration of standards and processes developed with CHND and CHNC.
At Childrens 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, its 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 Childrens 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:

Conduct and provide oversight for data abstraction, database queries, interpretation and reporting for both VON and CHND.
Educates Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurses and Administrative Assistants and others who may assist with in data abstraction and retrieval for the CHND database.
Develops and initiates strategies to utilize data in national and local quality improvement activities
Develop tools and reports to be used within the electronic healthcare record for efficient data retrieval and to promote automated data abstraction.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree BSN and 3-5 years nursing experience required.
Neonatal/Pediatric experience preferred
Master's Degree (Preferred)
One of the following:
Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire
Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas, RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO required upon hire
Current Professional License in Kansas and Missouri or Required Upon Hire
RNs who reside in Kansas hold a Kansas Multi-State (Compact) License if RN and
RNs who reside in Missouri hold a Missouri Multi-State (Compact) License If RN Required Upon Hire
Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire

Benefits at Children's Mercy:

The benefits plans at Childrens 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.
Learn more about Childrens Mercy benefits.

Starting Pay:

Our pay ranges are market competitive.
The pay range for this job begins at $29.54/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.
Remote Work/Work from Home:

This is an intermittent remote position, which means that the person hired will work with his or her manager to determine a schedule that includes both at home and on-site hours at a Childrens Mercy location.
The incumbent must live in the Kansas City metro area.
EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet:

Childrens 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 all are 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.
Childrens Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we.
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 its 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, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.