Pediatric Critical Care Specialist

Join 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.

Overview

Physicians provide quality patient care, effective educational resources and participate in scholarly and administrative activities while abiding by the ethical principles of the medical profession.

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 have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

- Provides quality clinical care to patients.

- Provides education to physicians, students, and allied health.

- Participates in scholarly activities that contribute to medical knowledge.

- Participates in administrative activities and promotes fiscal responsibility.

- Acts as a clinical resource and consultant for the Occupational Health Services staff when needed in matters pertaining to:

• Key strategies for staff medical surveillance; including disease immunity, respiratory protection, state and federal regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, TJC, KDHE)
• Protocols to prevent or respond to bloodborne, airborne, and other staff exposures due to biological hazards
• Assessing patient risk factors and workability for staff with personal potentially infectious illnesses
• Interpretation of abnormal diagnostic lab/radiology findings (e.g., TB chest x-rays)
• Review of employee requests for medical accommodation to exempt required vaccinations
• Risks associated with specific workplace safety hazards (e.g., indoor air quality)
• Development/review of protocols to address risks specific to Animal Research
• Professional opinions regarding employee fitness for duty (personal health conditions that may affect work performance)
• The modification or development of clinical services and guidelines for Occupational Health Services
• Complex employee events such as HIV exposures, hazardous drug exposures, disease outbreaks

- Collaborates with the Occupational Health team and provides insight into development of organizational safety goals

- Reviews and approves updated OHS policies along with Occupational Health Director and the Infection Control Medical Director

- Annually review and authorize standing orders for employee vaccinations and post-exposure prophylaxis

- Actively participates as needed on organizational committees as a representative of OHS, providing support, insight and interface (e.g., Infection Prevention and Control Committee)

Qualifications

• Other Medical Degree (MD) and Residency/Fellowship
• CMH Hospital Privileges Required
• State Medical License Required
• BNDD and DEA Certificates Required
• BE/BC Required
• CMH Hospital Privileges Required
• State Medical License Required
• BNDD and DEA Certificates Required

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

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.