Your future role at a glance

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility: Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph

Department: Labor and Delivery

Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

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

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Lead and empower unit staff: Drive the recruitment, training, and ongoing development of your nursing team to build a high-performing, compassionate care environment.
• Optimize patient care delivery: Resolve operational bottlenecks and streamline workflow to ensure safe, seamless, and high-quality experiences for mothers and newborns.
• Establish modern care standards: Develop and update evidence-based unit policies and procedures to elevate nursing practices and maintain strict regulatory compliance.
• Manage unit operations and fiscal health: Oversee daily activities and direct budget expenditures to ensure your team has the essential resources and staffing required for optimal care.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing required.

Education:

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

What additional requirements you'll need

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in L&D
• Minimum 1 year of formal experience in an RN leadership role (e.g., Charge Nurse, Supervisor, or Manager).

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.

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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Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.