Program Manager, Opioid Stewardship

Children's Mercy KC • Kansas City, MO

7d • $47 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Overview The Opioid Stewardship Program Manager leads the design, execution, and oversight of the enterprise opioid stewardship and illicit substance strategy. The role reduces opioid related harm while supporting effective pain management through data driven surveillance, regulatory readiness, interdisciplinary collaboration, and education. The position integrates quality, safety, risk mitigation, and evidence based opioid use across the organization and the communities it serves within the Center for Quality and Safety. 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.

Requirements

• Master's Degree Master’s degree in clinical area: e.g. Nursing, Pharmacology and 3-5 years' experience. Experience leading quality improvement initiatives across multiple areas. Expertise in quality data analysis, interpretation, and translation into actionable improvement.
• OR Bachelor's Degree in clinical area: e.g. BSN, B.Pharm, or B.S and 5-7 years' experience. Experience leading quality improvement initiatives across multiple areas. Expertise in quality data analysis, interpretation, and translation into actionable improvement.
• If Nursing: One of the following: Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas, Licensed Pharmacist - KS required upon hire One of the following: Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri, Licensed Pharmacist - MO required upon hire RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire
• If Pharmacist: PHARM LIC KS Licensed Pharmacist - KS PHARM LIC KS Licensed Pharmacist - MO

Responsibilities

• Enterprise Opioid Stewardship Leadership Design lead and sustain a system wide opioid stewardship program aligned with organizational quality safety and risk mitigation priorities.
• Data Surveillance Risk Mitigation and Clinical Collaboration Safety science and data to identify risk guide decision making and reduce variation in opioid prescribing.
• Education Professional Development and Representation. Strengthen organizational capability through education mentorship and external engagement.

Benefits

• Benefits at Children's Mercy 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. Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager