Associate Chief Quality Nursing Officer

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.

Reporting dually to the Chief Quality Officer (CQO) and the Chief Nursing Executive, Chief Operating Officer (CNE/COO), the Associate Chief Quality Nursing Officer (ACQNO) provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for all quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives across the organization. The role serves as a dyad partner to the Associate Chief Quality Medical Officer (ACQMO) driving integration and alignment of nursing and medical quality initiatives to improve outcomes, reduce harm, and strengthen a culture of high reliability and clinical excellence. The ACQNO plays a critical role in advancing professional nursing practice standards and embedding quality improvement principles into daily operations. Through direct leadership of team, the ACQNO influences practice, ensures Joint Commission and regulatory compliance, and fosters a culture of safety, learning, and innovation throughout nursing and support services.

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.

Leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care services quality, safety, and performance improvement programs across the organization in collaboration with interprofessional partners.
• Collaborates with clinical, medical, and administrative leadership to promote evidence based best practices, reduce variation in care, and improve patient outcomes.
• Advances a culture of safety and professional accountability among clinical teams and support services.
• Performs administrative and strategic functions in support of the CQO, CNE/COO, and the broader enterprise.

• Master's Degree in nursing or related field required (Health Administration, Business, Public Health or Management) and 5-7 years of progressive clinical leadership experience in quality and safety.
• Bachelor's in Nursing (BSN) is required.
• PHD or DNP preferred
• 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
• One of the following: Nurse Executive Advanced Board Certified or Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality required upon hire. The alternate certification must be obtained within one year of hire.
• RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO
• Employees must obtain Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality or equivalent within 365 days
• Employees must obtain Nurse Executive Advanced Board Certified or equivalent within 365 days
• Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire

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.

Our pay ranges are market competitive, your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

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's Mercy locations and may not work from home.

Children'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's Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

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's 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, and beliefs.