Program Manager, Opioid Stewardship

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.

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.

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.

• Master’s Degree degree in clinical area preferred: 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 preferred: 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

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.

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $46.76/hr, but your salaried offer will be determined based upon your education and experience.

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 Children’s Mercy location. The incumbent must live in the Kansas City metro area.

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.

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