Day-Shift Nursing Director, ICU & Critical Care

Ardent Health Services; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Topeka, KS, seeks a Day Shift Director of Nursing to lead clinical and operational activities across ICU, PCU, Telemetry and Float Pool. This full-time role demands strategic oversight, staff mentorship, and a commitment to patient and employee satisfaction in a people-first hospital culture.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN, an active RN license, and at least 3 years of critical care experience with 2 years in management, with a preference for a master’s degree or

Qualifications

• BSN required; must be enrolled in BSN program if no BSN (by 9/1/19).
• Current RN license in good standing.
• Minimum 3 years ICU critical care with at least 2 years in management.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour leadership for assigned nursing units.
• Direct overall unit operations, budgeting, and compliance.
• Develop leaders and mentor staff for clinical excellence.
• Monitor quality, patient and employee satisfaction with improvement strategies.
• Establish collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership

Critical care

Staff development

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

RN license

Job description

Ardent Health Services in Topeka, KS, seeks a Day Shift Director of Nursing to lead clinical and operational activities across ICU, PCU, Telemetry and Float Pool. This full-time role demands strategic oversight, staff mentorship, and a commitment to patient and employee satisfaction in a people-first hospital culture.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN, an active RN license, and at least 3 years of critical care experience with 2 years in management, with a preference for a master’s degree or