CNO/COO

**Details**

Ascension Via Christi in Manhattan is hiring a Chief Nursing Officer/Chief Operating Officer in Manhattan, Kansas

When you join Ascension, you join a diverse team united by our mission; to provide compassionate, personalized care to all - especially to those most in need.

**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**

The CNO/COO oversees the overall management of nursing practice, nursing education and professional development, nursing research, nursing administration and nursing services.

+ Creates a nursing culture that drives the highest quality, safest care, while delivering on an exceptional patient, provider, and associate experience. This culture is defined by one that is collaborative, decisive, accountable, and patient/provider focused;

+ Builds strong physician and staff relations by being visible, engaged, and intentional about developing trust and establishing credibility;

+ Focused on associate engagement and retention by executing initiatives designed to reduce turnover and increase retention;

+ Collaborates with Ascension leadership and medical staff to identify and develop new patient care programs, policies and procedures;

+ Develops and implements programs to measure, assess and improve the quality of nursing care provided by the organization;

+ At a market level, ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to nursing services and healthcare;

+ Assures continuity and consistency of nursing care standards and practice;

+ Collaboratively develops and implements Ascension nursing policies, objectives, and initiatives;

+ Provides feedback, coaching, development, and performance reporting to nursing staff;

+ Embraces a matrix-reporting organization;

+ Implements, monitors, and adjusts nursing department operations to ensure compliance with established standards;

+ Using a high level of financial acumen, oversees productivity, operations, budget, and financial targets;

+ Keeps current on innovative concepts, practices, and procedures in nursing;

+ Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals;

+ Provides consultation on complex projects and considered to be the top-level nursing contributor/specialist

Within the scope of the job, it requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

+ Master's degree required.

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**

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**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.

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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.

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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.

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