Your future role at a glance Location: Wichita, KS Facility: Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Department: Nursing Administration Schedule: Full time, day shift Eligible for an annual bonus incentive Eligible for relocation assistance #LI-KC1 How you'll make an impact in this role Lead unit workflows and resource allocation to ensure every patient receives seamless, high-quality care in a safe and supportive environment. Create strategic departmental goals that elevate clinical standards while ensuring our practice remains at the forefront of ethical and legal excellence. Champion the patient experience by overseeing comprehensive care plans and clinical activities, ensuring every voice is heard and every concern is resolved with empathy. Cultivate a high-performing clinical team through intentional hiring, mentorship, and continuous learning initiatives that empower staff to reach their full potential. Manage departmental health by overseeing budgets and quality audits, ensuring our resources are used effectively to sustain long-term operational excellence. What minimum qualifications you'll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing required. BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred. Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred. Work Experience: 5 years of experience required. 10 years of experience preferred. 2 years of leadership or management experience required. 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred. What additional requirements you'll need Acute care leadership: Proven experience leading as a Director of Nursing, DON, or RN Director within an acute care hospital environment. Resource management expertise: Specialized experience in staffing, labor management, and scheduling, specifically overseeing complex areas like float pools, house supervisors, or contingent staff. Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits include employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer. Equal employment opportunity employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. #J-18808-Ljbffr