Registered Nurse Manager Ortho Neuro

Ascension; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension's Via Christi in Wichita, KS seeks an experienced Nursing Administrator to lead the Ortho Neuro Trauma Surgical unit on a day shift. This full-time role focuses on guiding clinical teams, ensuring optimal patient care and operational excellence.

Responsibilities include staffing, development, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and partnering with multidisciplinary teams to sustain high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 1 month of hire.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing.
• 3 years of clinical experience and 1 year of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hiring, development, and performance to empower staff.
• Optimize unit workflows and resource allocation for patients and staff.
• Address operational hurdles to improve patient outcomes.
• Maintain a culture of compliance with national healthcare standards.
• Oversee budgets and expenditures to ensure essential tools and supplies.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Operational improvement

Team collaboration

Education

RN license Kansas

Job description

• Schedule: Day Shift l Full-time

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Wichita, KS
• Facility: Via Christi, St Francis
• Department: Nursing Administration, Ortho Neuro Trauma Surgical
• Schedule: Day Shift l Full-time

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• 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.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• 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.

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.

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