Registered Nurse Manager Throughput

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility: Via Christi St. Francis

Department: Patient Support Services

Schedule: Full Time | Days | Monday - Friday with flexbility to meet department needs

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

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 97,000+ 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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• 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

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered, and cost-effective services while continuously evaluating performance metrics to elevate standards of care.
• Champion Data-Driven Throughput: Analyze clinical trends, operational data, and key performance indicators to design, implement, and refine throughput initiatives that eliminate bottlenecks and improve patient care delivery.
• Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with clinical leadership and key stakeholders to identify operational challenges, implement new clinical services/systems, and execute smart cost-containment strategies.
• Inspire & Develop Top Talent: Build and mentor a high-performing team by leading recruitment, onboarding, professional development, and performance management strategies that empower staff to excel.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job
  transfer date required.

Education:

• Required professional licensure/certification AND 3 years of experience and 1 year of cumulative
  leadership experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Clinical & Leadership Foundations: 3–5 years of bedside clinical experience paired with 1–2 years of leadership experience.
• Data & Process Acumen: Proven ability to leverage data analytics to drive process improvement, measure success, and achieve operational targets.
• Decision-Making & Crisis Management: Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to manage real-time crises calmly and make decisive, quality-focused decisions under pressure.

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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