Why The Children's Mercy Hospital

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Provides pediatric healthcare and conducts advanced translational research in a state-of-the-art facility to improve medical treatments for children.

All expenses for program services relate to providing healthcare. There was a total of 390 licensed beds and 203,844 adjusted patient days during the year from 14,807 admissions. Outpatient visits totaled 585,160 which includes 50,803 primary care visits, 91,051 urgent…$1.43B spent in FY2024
Children's Mercy Hospital (CM) is dedicated to becoming a leader in pediatric translational research. A strategic planning initiative established the Children's Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) to focus on research and research infrastructure. Through the generosity of two philanthropic gifts totaling…$107.4M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org

Pays its leaders

$771K–$1.8M

12 officers reported

Fine: from the org's Form 990.

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Budget

$1.81B

spent in FY2023

Fine: from the org's Form 990.

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Staff

10,248

employees

1,105 volunteers

Fine: from the org's Form 990.

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Spent on programs

76%

of spending

Looks good: 76% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.

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Surplus or deficit

+13%

of revenue, FY2023

Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.

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Cash reserves

18 mo

of spending, in cash and securities

Looks good: 17.7 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.

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Latest return

FY2023

latest Form 990

Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.

IRS e-file

IRS status

501(c)(3)

tax-exempt since 1956

Looks good: listed by the IRS.

IRS BMF

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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

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.

Overview

The Lactation Consultant utilizes the nursing process to assess lactating mothers and their families, develop, and implement a specific plan of care that promotes optimal outcomes for the family; while meeting their educational needs. The Lactation Consultant serves as a clinical resource for healthcare professionals regarding lactation and participates in quality and process improvement activities within Lactation Services and clinical areas utilizing their 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.

Responsibilities

Utilize the nursing process to develop and implement a lactation-specific plan of care for the breastfeeding / human milk feeding family to promote optimal patient outcomes. Meets the educational needs of mothers and their families, utilizing sound principles of teaching/learning. Serves as a clinical resource for the education and consultation needs of the care team. Participates in performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree…

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About The Children's Mercy Hospital

From its Form 990

Budget $2.34B · Health Care
Staff 10,248 · founded 1901
Pays its leaders $771K–$1.8M (12 reported)
Open jobs 123 · Jobs at The Children's Mercy Hospital · Full 990 report