Nurse Director Staffing and Scheduling
About The Position
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 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 99,000+ 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 Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process. 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 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 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. 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. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
Requirements
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing required.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
- 5 years of experience required.
- 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
Nice To Haves
- BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
- Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred.
- 10 years of experience preferred.
- 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
