Nurse Manager — Lead MedSurg & ICU Excellence

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discounts

Priority academic placement with WSU

Job summary

Ascension Via Christi in Derby, KS seeks an experienced nurse leader to manage MedSurg and ICU units on the day shift. You will oversee hiring, staff development, and performance to empower teams delivering high-quality patient care.

Lead optimization of workflows, regulatory compliance, and budgeting to ensure resources and tools are available. The role requires RN licensure in Kansas, BLS, and 3 years of clinical experience with 1 year in leadership.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing required.
• Required professional licensure/certification AND 3 years of experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a dedicated clinical team by overseeing hiring, professional development, and performance, ensuring every staff member is empowered to provide their best care.
• Optimize unit workflows and resource allocation to create a seamless environment for both your nursing staff and the patients they serve.
• Solve complex care challenges by identifying and resolving operational hurdles, directly improving the quality and safety of patient outcomes.
• Champion regulatory excellence by maintaining a culture of continuous compliance, ensuring our unit consistently meets the highest national standards of healthcare.
• Manage unit finances with a strategic eye, overseeing budgets and expenditures to ensure our team has the essential tools and supplies needed to save lives.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentorship

Operations optimization

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Education

Kansas RN license

BLS certification

Job description

Ascension Via Christi in Derby, KS seeks an experienced nurse leader to manage MedSurg and ICU units on the day shift. You will oversee hiring, staff development, and performance to empower teams delivering high-quality patient care.

Lead optimization of workflows, regulatory compliance, and budgeting to ensure resources and tools are available. The role requires RN licensure in Kansas, BLS, and 3 years of clinical experience with 1 year in leadership.