**Details** + **Sign on Bonus:** $10,000 + **Department:** Behavioral Health + **Schedule:** Full time, 40 hrs, Monday-Friday, Exempt + **Hospital:** Ascension Via Christi St Joseph + **Location:** Wichita, KS **Benefits** Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community _*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics._ **Responsibilities** Direct services, workflow and resources for assigned nursing area. + Develop departmental goals and objectives consistent with medical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements of the health care delivery system. + Direct clinical activities, including patient assessment, care plan development, service level determination, patient visits, and complaint management. + Plan, organize and direct all activities related to staffing, including hiring, orienting, evaluating and continuing education initiatives. + Prepare and monitor budget(s) and ensure that assigned nursing area operates within allocated funds. + Coordinate and direct internal and externally-driven audits. **Requirements** Licensure / Certification / Registration: + Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing required. + BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred. Education: + Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. + Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred. Work Experience: + 5 years of experience required. + 10 years of experience preferred. + 2 years of leadership or management experience required. + 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred. **Additional Preferences** + Behavioral Health regulatory experience highly preferred. Strong leadership skills. \#ViaChristi **Why Join Our Team** Ascension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers and home health services. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. **Equal Employment Opportunity Employer** Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran 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/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) poster. As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. **E-Verify Statement** This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify\_Participation\_Poster\_ES.pdf)