Director of Nursing / ICU

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

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Director of Nursing in Topeka, KS.

Overview

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.
• Leads clinical and operational oversight of a 16-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 8-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Telemetry Unit, and Critical Care Float Pool, driving excellence in patient care, quality outcomes, employee engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration across critical care services.

Responsibilities

• The nurse director is a professional registered nurse with twenty-four-hour responsibility for assigned departments within established standards to achieve the mission and vision of the organization.
• The nursing director is responsible for overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the unit/departments and executes supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• The nurse director provides leadership and mentorship in the development of leaders and staff.
• The nurse director is responsible for monitoring and evaluating quality, patient satisfaction, and employee satisfaction outcomes to implement strategies for improvement.
• The nurse director is a change agent and will establish strong collaborative relationships with physicians.
• Responsible for overall administrative, financial, and clinical activities of assigned departments.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors in nursing from an accredited school of nursing required. Effective 9/1/19 if applicant does not have a BSN – must be enrolled in accredited BSN program with scheduled date of completion.

• Current RN license or current license deemed acceptable by the applicable State Board of Nursing.

• Minimum of 3 years’ critical care nursing experience of which 2 years must have been in management capacity.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in nursing and/or related field

• Certification in clinical specialty or nursing administration