RN Director Staffing and Scheduling

<h3>Your future role at a glance </h3><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>Location: </strong>Wichita, KS</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>Facility: </strong>Ascension Via Christi St. Francis</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>Department: </strong>Nursing Administration</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>Schedule: </strong>Full time, day shift </p><p style="margin: 0px;">Eligible for an annual bonus incentive<strong><br /></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;">Eligible for relocation assistance</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">#LI-KC1</span></p></br><h3>Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity </h3><p style="margin: 0px;">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.</p></br><h3>Benefits that help you thrive </h3><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920;">Comprehensive health coverage: </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;">medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920;">Financial security & retirement:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;"> employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance </span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920;">Time to recharge:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;"> pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920;">Career growth:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;"> Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920;">Emotional well-being:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;"> Employee Assistance Program</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #1e69d2; font-weight: 400;">,</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;"> counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920;">Family support: </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;">parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920;">Other benefits:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;"> optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more</span></li></ul><p style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><em><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;">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.</span></em></p></br><h3>How you’ll make an impact in this role </h3><ul><li>Lead unit workflows and resource allocation to ensure every patient receives seamless, high-quality care in a safe and supportive environment.</li><li>Create strategic departmental goals that elevate clinical standards while ensuring our practice remains at the forefront of ethical and legal excellence.</li><li>Champion the patient experience by overseeing comprehensive care plans and clinical activities, ensuring every voice is heard and every concern is resolved with empathy.</li><li>Cultivate a high-performing clinical team through intentional hiring, mentorship, and continuous learning initiatives that empower staff to reach their full potential.</li><li>Manage departmental health by overseeing budgets and quality audits, ensuring our resources are used effectively to sustain long-term operational excellence.</li></ul></br><h3>What minimum requirements you’ll need </h3><p style="margin: 0px;">Licensure / Certification / Registration:</p><ul><li>Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing required.</li><li>BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;">Education:</p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.</li><li>Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;">Work Experience:</p><ul><li>5 years of experience required.</li><li>10 years of experience preferred.</li><li>2 years of leadership or management experience required.</li><li>5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.</li></ul></br><h3>What additional preferences we're seeking </h3><ul><li>Acute care leadership: Proven experience leading as a Director of Nursing, DON, or RN Director within an acute care hospital environment.</li><li>Resource management expertise: Specialized experience in staffing, labor management, and scheduling, specifically overseeing complex areas like float pools, house supervisors, or contingent staff.</li></ul></br><p style="margin: 0 0 10px 0;"><span style="color: #1e69d2; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> Equal employment opportunity employer </span></p><p style="margin: 0 0 15px 0;">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 <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> EEO Know Your Rights (English) </a> poster or <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) </a> poster.</p><p style="margin: 0 0 10px 0;"><span style="color: #1e69d2; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> Fraud prevention notice </span></p><p style="margin: 0 0 15px 0;">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.</p><p style="margin: 0 0 10px 0;"><span style="color: #1e69d2; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> E-Verify statement </span></p><p style="margin: 0;">Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click <a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> here </a> for more information.</p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p>

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