Program Director, Nursing Strategy and Operations

Children's Mercy Kansas City

full-time

Posted on: 9/7/2025

Location: Kansas, Missouri • 🇺🇸 United States

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About the role

Ensures the CNE/COO's meetings and calendar are strategically managed and fully supported with preparation, follow-through, and alignment.
Drives alignment and execution of nursing strategic initiatives by partnering with leadership and monitoring progress toward organizational goals.
Creates and maintains a centralized system to organize and provide real-time access to critical information for the CNE/COO.
Improves operational efficiency and communication across nursing leadership through structured processes, clear messaging, and high-quality deliverables.
This role is pivotal in driving alignment across nursing leadership, managing strategic priorities, and ensuring the CNE/COO is fully prepared and organized for all engagements.
At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls.

Bachelor's Degree BS required and 7 or more years experience
Leadership, strategy, and project management experience preferred.
or Master's Degree Preferred and 5-7 years experience
ASQ - CMQ/Organizational Excellence Preferred Upon Hire
Six Sigma Black Belt Preferred Upon Hire
Lean Certification Preferred Upon Hire
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.