Nurse Manager Staffing and Scheduling

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility: Via Christi, St. Francis

Department/Specialty: Nursing Administration

Schedule: Days | 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.

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.

• 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

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

• Lead Mission-Critical Operations: Oversee the Hospital Float Pool, Staffing Office, and House Supervisors, serving as the primary architect for resource allocation to ensure the right care reaches the right patient at the right time.
• Cultivate High-Performing Teams: Direct all aspects of recruitment, professional development, and performance evaluation, building a resilient team culture rooted in mentorship and clinical growth.
• Optimize Throughput & Care Delivery: Identify and resolve systemic barriers to patient care, streamlining workflows to ensure efficient health service delivery across your assigned units.
• Drive Operational & Fiscal Integrity: Manage the departmental budget and policy implementation with precision, ensuring all expenditures and procedures align with both financial goals and gold-standard accreditation requirements.

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.

• Clinical Foundation: A strong background in Inpatient RN experience that informs your leadership style and decision-making.
• Leadership Tenacity: Proven success in Hospital Leadership roles, with the ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Operational Expertise: A deep understanding of hospital throughput and staffing strategy, with a knack for balancing daily operational demands with long-term efficiency.

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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