Proj Mgr, Heart Center Research

Children's Mercy KC • Kansas City, MO

1d • Onsite

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.
Manages research and quality projects and on-going activities of the Ward Family Heart Center, including project team formation and coordination; collection and monitoring of related data, and employees; coordination of Heart Center efforts with other departments and staff; and identification and prioritization of projects in the organization. Also acts as a resource and liaison to hospital departments, committees, process improvement teams, quality improvement teams, etc.
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
• 3-5 years experience
• Master's Degree

Nice To Haves

• Current Professional License in Missouri
• Current Professional License in Kansas

Responsibilities

• Oversees the initiation, formation, current standing, and future timelines for research and QI projects within the Heart Center.
• Ensures all projects (both research and QI) meet regulatory requirements, and maintains documentation regarding all research, QI, grant, manuscript, and abstract submissions from the Heart Center.
• Provide consultative services to Heart Center staff to assist in research and performance improvement activities, and to report on the research and QI activities of the Heart Center on a regular basis.
• Participate in committees related to research, quality and process improvement in the Heart Center, and CMH as a whole.

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.

What This Job Offers

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