Registered Nurse Director

at Ascension Living in Wichita, Kansas, United States

Job Description

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.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Direct clinical operations and resource workflows to ensure every resident receives seamless, high-quality care within our long-term care community.
• Design and implement departmental goals that align with legal and ethical standards, fostering an environment of safety and clinical excellence.
• Empower and grow your nursing team by leading strategic hiring, orientation, and professional development initiatives that build a culture of retention.
• Manage fiscal health by preparing and monitoring budgets, ensuring your department has the necessary resources to provide elite resident services.
• Champion regulatory compliance by overseeing audits and patient transitions (admissions/discharges) to maintain full alignment with State and Federal healthcare standards.

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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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