Registered Nurse Manager Throughput

Location: Wichita, KS | Facility: Via Christi St. Francis | Department: Patient Support Services | Schedule: Full Time, Days, Monday - Friday with flexibility to meet department needs

About the role

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University. Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care, and connection. We empower our associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare together.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Required professional licensure/certification AND 3 years of experience and 1 year of cumulative Leadership Experience Required.

Qualifications

• 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.