COO/CNO

Ascension; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Disability (long-term & short-term)

EAP

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Community impact programs

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a dual-role Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer to lead hospital operations and nursing strategy. You will work with executive leadership to drive performance, quality and patient care across the hospital and ministry market.

Lead planning, policy development and budgeting while coordinating with medical staff to implement patient care programs and nursing standards. The role requires RN licensure and extensive leadership experience in healthcare administration.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required prior to hire date.
• Bachelor's degree with 7 years of cumulative nursing leadership experience; 4+ years in leadership.
• Master's degree highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee organizational planning, policies and practices with executive leadership.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to identify and develop nursing policies and standards.
• Develop and monitor operating budgets for areas of responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations related to nursing services and healthcare.
• Act as liaison between Board, leadership, management, stakeholders and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Budgeting

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder liaison

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Your future role at a glance

This is a dual-role executive position serving as the hospital Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) with responsibility for both overall operational leadership and nursing strategy. The role partners closely with executive and medical leadership to drive organizational performance, strategic priorities, quality, and patient care across the hospital and broader ministry market.

Location: Derby, KS

Department:Administration

How you'll make an impact in this role

Formulate and oversee the organization's planning, policies and practices in collaboration with executive leadership as the Ministry COO and as the Chief Nursing Officer leads the Hospital’s senior management team in planning, directing and coordinating operations to achieve the health ministry's mission, strategic directives and goals.

• Participate in development of the organization's vision, policies and short- and long-term objectives.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership and medical staff to identify and develop new patient care programs, policies, procedures, and practice standards for the nursing departments.
• Develop, implement and monitor operating budgets for areas of responsibility.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and recommend cost effective and efficient solutions.
• Develop and implement a program to measure, assess and improve the quality of nursing care provided by the organization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to nursing services and healthcare.
• Serve as liaison between Board of Directors, executive leadership, management, stakeholders, financial institutions, and regulatory agencies.

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What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credential(s):
• Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 4 of those years being in leadership/management. OR 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 requirements you'll need

• Master's Degree Highly Preferred

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 97,000+ 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

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Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.