Med Surg Nurse Manager | Lead, Mentor & Optimize Care

Ascension Health; Derby (KS); On-site; USD 102,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discounts

Priority program placement

Health coverage

403(b) employer-matched

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ascension via Christi, St Peter in Derby, KS seeks a Nursing Unit Director to lead and mentor a clinical team within the Medical Surgical department. You will oversee hiring, staff development, and performance to empower staff to provide exceptional patient care.

You will optimize unit workflows, manage budgets, and address operational challenges to improve outcomes while ensuring compliance with national standards and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Kansas and BLS within 30 days of hire.
• 3+ years of experience and 1 year in cumulative leadership required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a dedicated clinical team by overseeing hiring, professional development, and performance.
• Optimize unit workflows and resource allocation to support nursing staff and patients.
• Resolve operational hurdles to improve patient outcomes and care quality.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and uphold national healthcare standards.
• Oversee budgets and expenditures to equip the team with essential tools and supplies.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Staff development

Team management

Education

Registered Nurse license (Kansas)

Job description

Ascension via Christi, St Peter in Derby, KS seeks a Nursing Unit Director to lead and mentor a clinical team within the Medical Surgical department. You will oversee hiring, staff development, and performance to empower staff to provide exceptional patient care.

You will optimize unit workflows, manage budgets, and address operational challenges to improve outcomes while ensuring compliance with national standards and safety regulations.