Registered Nurse Manager Operating Room

Ascension Health; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

PTO + Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Job summary

Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Wichita, KS seeks an experienced nurse leader to manage perioperative services. You’ll hire, train, and mentor a perioperative team, oversee daily OR operations, and ensure quality care while maintaining regulatory compliance.

You’ll drive patient experience improvements, establish unit policies, and manage department expenditures to align with fiscal goals. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing.
• ACLS within 180 days of hire preferred.
• BLS within 30 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and mentor a perioperative team.
• Oversee daily OR operations and quality monitoring systems.
• Resolve clinical issues to improve physician collaboration and patient experience.
• Establish unit policies and uphold regulatory requirements across surgical suites.
• Direct department expenditures and manage unit resources.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical excellence

Patient care

Education

RN license (Kansas)

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Wichita, KS

• Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospital

• Department: Surgical Services

• Schedule: Rotating | Full-Time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Hire, train, and mentor a dedicated perioperative team, fostering professional growth and high engagement.

• Oversee daily OR operations and quality monitoring systems to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate patient care.

• Resolve clinical issues promptly to elevate physician collaboration, staff morale, and the patient experience.

• Establish unit policies and uphold regulatory and accreditation requirements across all surgical suites.

• Direct department expenditures and manage unit resources responsibly to ensure fiscal alignment.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• One or more of the following:

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Preferred Credential(s):

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• Required professional licensure/certification AND 3 years of experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

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 99,000+ 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

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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