Registered Nurse Manager Ortho Neuro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Ascension Healthcare in Wichita, KS seeks a Nursing Administrator to lead and mentor the clinical team within the Ortho Neuro Trauma Surgical unit.

You will oversee hiring, professional development, workflows, budgeting, and regulatory compliance to ensure high quality patient care and operational excellence.

This full-time, day-shift role offers tuition discounts, comprehensive health coverage, 403(b) employer match, PTO and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from Kansas Board of Nursing.
• 3 years of nursing experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor clinical team through hiring, development, and performance.
• Optimize unit workflows and resource allocation.
• Resolve operational challenges to improve patient outcomes.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safe, high-quality care.
• Oversee budgets and supply management.

Job description

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.

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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