Program Manager, PCS Research
About The Position
The PCS Research Program Manager works with the Patient Care Services (PCS) and PCS Research Departments to build and support a culture of inquiry within the organization. The Manager works in partnership with the Chief Nursing Executive (CNE)/Chief Operating Officer (COO) and the Director of PCS Research to implement, support or coordinate projects and programs that evaluate patient care outcomes, generate new knowledge and support the mission, vision, and strategic plans of the Department of Nursing, Allied Health and the organization. The Program Manager helps mentor PCS clinicians to submit research proposals to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and to disseminate research results via abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations. 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
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing or allied health and 5-7 years experience
- Master's Degree Nursing, allied health or related field and 3-5 years experience
- One of the following: Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire
- One of the following: Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas 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
Nice To Haves
- Specialty Certification (Nursing Administration or Research) Preferred Upon Hire
Responsibilities
- Facilitates and manages PCS projects and programs to measure and evaluate patient care outcomes, staff professional development, and workforce trends.
- Mentors PCS clinicians through the research process.
- Provides support and expertise for PCS research education.
- Assists with the management of the PCS Research Department budget.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
