Director Of Acute Care Services

Wichita, KS

Job ID: 2487292 Salary: 100k/year - 153k/year

Job Description


Job Title: Nursing Director - Acute Care Services




Location: Major Healthcare System in Wichita, Kansas




Position Overview:

The Hospital is seeking an experienced and dynamic Nursing Director to provide leadership for our Medical/Surgical Services. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the care provided across four Med/Surg areas. This role offers an exciting opportunity to impact patient care and drive excellence in a fast-paced, acute care environment.




Key Responsibilities:

- Provide leadership and oversight for four Med/Surg areas, including specialized units such as Neuro Trauma, Oncology, General Surgery, and Medical units

- Ensure patient-centered nursing care in accordance with organizational standards

- Evaluate and improve the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice through quality improvement initiatives

- Manage staffing patterns and resource allocation based on patient acuity levels

- Oversee budget management and fiscal responsibilities for the service line

- Develop and implement strategic goals and objectives for the Med/Surg areas

- Lead, coach, and develop staff to maximize performance and growth

- Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and leadership to enhance patient care and operational efficiency

- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and safety protocols

- Represent the organization in physician, vendor, and community relations




Qualifications:

- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Kansas or current Multi-State RN license

- Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field required; Master's degree preferred

- Minimum of five years of progressive nursing management experience in an acute care setting

- Previous experience managing Med/Surg, Telemetry, Oncology, or similar units

- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

- Demonstrated ability to drive quality improvement and operational excellence

- Experience with budget management and strategic planning




We Offer:

- Very competitive salary

- Annual incentive bonus of up to 15%

- Sign-on bonus

- Relocation assistance

- Opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility with specialized units

- Professional growth and development opportunities




Use the link below to schedule a call for more info and to apply:




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Meet Your Recruiter

Jerry Ruta
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With over 30 years of executive and senior leadership roles in national restaurant chains, Guerrino “Jerry” Ruta is a proven leader. He has helped build successful organizations by effectively  sourcing, developing and promoting exceptional people. Jerry is a focused, driven leader who values professional relationships. He is a persuasive, influential communicator who thrives in challenging situations. He has a straightforward, helpful, collaborative approach with recruiting and staffing.

Jerry and his wife, Terry, are Pittsburgh natives and now live in Carver, MN. They have two grown children, Nicole and Augustin.

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