Nursing Director Position with Behavioral Health Focus

1 week ago


Wichita Falls, Texas, United States Ascension Full time

We are seeking an experienced Nursing Director to lead our Behavioral Health team at Ascension Via Christi St Joseph in Wichita, Kansas.

Job Summary

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing leadership, with a focus on behavioral health. This role requires excellent clinical and administrative skills, as well as the ability to develop and implement effective strategies to improve patient care and outcomes.

About the Role

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, exempt from overtime pay. The salary for this role is estimated to be around $120,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience.

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 healthcare 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 budgets to ensure that assigned nursing area operates within allocated funds.
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.
About Ascension Via Christi

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.



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