North Kansas City Hospital
Kerri Jenkins, RN, MBA, CENP, FABC has extensive experience in various executive roles in the healthcare industry. Kerri'smost recent position is Executive Vice President Chief Operating Officer at North Kansas City Hospital since February 2019. Prior to that, they served as Executive VP - Chief Operating Officer at SSM Health from 2016. Kerri also worked as Chief Operating Officer at Abrazo West, Tenet Healthcare from 2012 to 2016, and as CNO at Mission Regional Medical Center from 2010 to 2012. Kerri has also held the position of Process Leader (Vice President), Care Management at Mosaic Lifecare from 2002 to 2010. Earlier in their career, they served as Program Director, Care Management at American Healthways from 1999 to 2002, and as System Chief Nursing Executive at Province Healthcare Inc. from 1998 to 1999. Kerri started their career as Chief Nursing Officer at Moberly Regional Medical Ctr from 1984 to 1997, where they achieved notable accomplishments such as being named Community Health System's "CNO of the Year" in 1995.
Kerri Jenkins, RN, MBA, CENP, FABC began their education journey in 1983 by obtaining an Associate's degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse from Central Methodist University. Kerri then pursued a Bachelor of Management in Business Administration and Management, General from William Woods University, which they completed in 1996. Continuing their education, Kerri earned an MBA in Business Administration and Management, General from William Woods University in 1998. Later on, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse from Chamberlain University in 2012. Kerri further advanced their skills and knowledge by completing the Certified Executive Nurse Practice program offered by the AONE institution in 2015.
North Kansas City Hospital
For more than 65 years, North Kansas City Hospital has been the Northland's preferred healthcare provider. Our mission is to provide hope and healing to every life we touch. NKCH is an acute care facility with 451 licensed beds and 550 physicians representing 49 medical specialties. From our award-winning cardiovascular and orthopedic programs to our cancer, emergency, neurosciences, spine, women’s and other services, we provide a lifetime of care. Through our Meritas Health subsidiary, NKCH offers the largest network of physician practices in the Northland, with more than 280 primary and specialty care doctors and advanced practice providers in 35 convenient locations, including an express care clinic in the 64th Street Hy-Vee store. Our accreditations demonstrate our commitment to providing quality healthcare, including: - American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet®designation - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services four-star rating - The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval® and certification for Comprehensive Cardiac Center, Advanced Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement, and Primary Stroke Center Our oncology partnership with The University of Kansas Cancer Center provides patients with access to clinical trials and state-of-the-art radiation therapy. Our mission, vision and values reflect a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our employees, the Northland community and beyond. Forbes honored NKCH as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers, ranking NKCH the top midsize hospital and health system in the Kansas City area and No. 182 midsize company in the nation. In addition to our Wellness Corners in the North Kansas City YMCA and Gladstone Community Center, each year NKCH sponsors approximately 60 charitable and community organizations and serves more than 24,000 people through its dynamic Community Health & Wellness programs.