Job Description
Your future role at a glance
Location: Wichita, KS
Facility: Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph
Specialty: Women's and Neonatal
Schedule: Days | Full-time
Eligible for an annual bonus incentive
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
How you’ll make an impact in this role
Shape the Vision: Strategically design and execute cutting-edge departmental goals that elevate healthcare standards while aligning with medical, legal, and ethical frameworks.
Champion Clinical Excellence: Oversee the heartbeat of clinical operations—from crafting personalized patient care plans and conducting assessments to driving continuous service elevation and resolving complex challenges.
Build & Cultivate Top Talent: Empower and grow your team by leading the full talent lifecycle, including strategic hiring, inspiring orientations, performance evaluations, and exciting continuing education initiatives. Inspire a dedicated nursing team to clinical excellence.
Drive Operational Success: Take ownership of the financial and structural health of your unit by masterfully managing budgets, optimizing allocated funds, and confidently leading internal and external audits.
What minimum requirements 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 preferences we're seeking
- 3 years of Women's service experience strongly preferred.
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.
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