**Details** + **Department:** Nursing Administration + **Schedule:** Full time, day shift + **Hospital:** Ascension Via Christi St. Francis + **Location:** Wichita, KS + Eligible for an annual bonus incentive + Eligible for relocation assistance Join our team at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis as a Director of Nursing (DON) - Staffing and Scheduling. This dynamic leadership position will oversee our house supervisors, float pool, and contingent staff. It will include oversight of staffing and scheduling throughout the hospital and partnering with other nursing leaders to ensure the hospital is appropriately staffed. If you are an experienced nursing leader looking to make an immediate impact, apply today! **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** + Hospital leadership experience is required + Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets + Staffing, scheduling, and/or labor management leadership experience is strongly preferred \#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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