**Details** + **Department:** Nursing Administration + **Schedule:** Monday - Friday + **Hospital:** Ascension Via Christi St. Teresa (3 days) and Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital (2 days) + **Location:** Wichita, KS + **Eligible for an annual bonus Incentive** This role will support multiple units across two of our locations: Med-Surg, Rehab, ED and ICU. Ascension Via Christi St. Teresa is a hospital and 24/7 emergency room offering specialty services like the accredited Ascension Via Christi Hernia Center, orthopedics, heart failure care, and robotic-assisted surgical procedures. St. Teresa features a dedicated Geriatric ER and a child-friendly emergency room among its 68 private patient suites, focusing on advanced, personalized care for the community. Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient therapy, specializing in recovery from conditions like stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, and neurological disorders. It includes our unique Easy Street rehabilitation area that simulates real-world environments to help patients regain independence, alongside specialized physical, occupational, and speech therapies. **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 _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._ **Responsibilities** Direct services, workflow and resources for assigned nursing area. + Develop departmental goals and objectives consistent with medical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements of the health care delivery system. + Direct clinical activities, including patient assessment, care plan development, service level determination, patient visits, and complaint management. + Plan, organize and direct all activities related to staffing, including hiring, orienting, evaluating and continuing education initiatives. + Prepare and monitor budget(s) and ensure that assigned nursing area operates within allocated funds. + Coordinate and direct internal and externally-driven audits. **Requirements** 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. **Additional Preferences** + 5+ years leadership preferred + Acute Care experience required + Director experienced preferred + Manager experience also accepted \#LI-AD1 **Why Join Our Team** 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. 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