Assistant Nurse Manager, Labor and Delivery

Ascension Health; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph in Wichita, KS is seeking an experienced RN for a full-time Labor and Delivery leadership role. The position oversees daily unit operations, staffing, and patient flow, driving quality care and safety across shifts.

Responsibilities include recruiting and developing nursing staff, delegating assignments, and partnering with leadership to align processes. A minimum of 1 year of experience, BLS, and an RN license (KS) are required.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 month of hire or transfer date.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from Kansas Board of Nursing before hire date.
• 1 year of cumulative job-specific experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily unit operations and assess patient access needs to ensure safe, seamless and high-quality care.
• Recruit, onboard, train and perform evaluations of nursing staff.
• Delegate clinical assignments based on staff skills to optimize care delivery.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and conduct clinical audits to elevate unit standards and patient safety outcomes.
• Partner with department leadership to align and enforce operational processes across all shifts.

Skills

RN leadership

Patient care

Education

RN license (Kansas)

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Wichita, KS

• Facility: Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph

• Department: Labor and Delivery

• Schedule: Rotating Shift l Full-time

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead daily unit operations and assess patient access needs to ensure every family receives safe, seamless and high-quality care.

• Empower and develop nursing staff by managing recruitment, onboarding, ongoing training and performance evaluations.

• Delegate clinical assignments strategically based on staff skills and proficiencies to optimize care delivery and team workflow.

• Drive quality improvement initiatives and conduct clinical audits to elevate unit standards and patient safety outcomes.

• Partner with department leadership to update, align and enforce operational processes across all shifts.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required.

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

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.

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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Min Salary: 42.25

Max Salary 57.15