Registered Nurse Manager Labor and Delivery
Ascension · Manhattan, KS · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Location: Manhattan, KS
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospital
Department: Labor and Delivery
Schedule: Day shift, Full‑time
Benefits
- 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
- Tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through an academic partnership with Wichita State University
Responsibilities
- Lead and empower unit staff by driving recruitment, training, and ongoing development of the nursing team to build a high‑performing, compassionate care environment.
- Optimize patient care delivery by resolving operational bottlenecks and streamlining workflow to ensure safe, seamless, high‑quality experiences for mothers and newborns.
- Establish modern care standards by developing and updating evidence‑based unit policies and procedures, elevating nursing practices and maintaining strict regulatory compliance.
- Manage unit operations and fiscal health by overseeing daily activities and directing budget expenditures to ensure essential resources and staffing for optimal care.
Requirements
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed by the Kansas Board of Nursing.
- BLS Provider certification obtained within 30 days of hire (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted).
- Professional licensure/certification and at least 3 years of nursing experience.
- Minimum of 1 year cumulative leadership experience (e.g., charge nurse, supervisor, or manager).
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in Labor & Delivery.
- At least 1 year of formal experience in an RN leadership role (such as Charge Nurse, Supervisor, or Manager).