Your future role at a glance Location: Wichita, KS
Facility: Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph
Department: Mother Baby Unit
Schedule: Day shift l 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 the Mother-Baby care team by driving daily workflows, allocating nursing resources efficiently, and fostering an environment where staff thrive and deliver exceptional family-centered care.
- Direct the full talent lifecycle-from hiring and onboarding to continuous clinical coaching and performance evaluation-building a resilient, high-performing team dedicated to newborn and postpartum excellence.
- Elevate patient care quality by proactively identifying and resolving operational bottlenecks, ensuring seamless care journeys and outstanding patient experiences for new mothers and infants.
- Shape unit operational policy through the creation and implementation of efficient clinical workflows that guarantee safety, regulatory readiness, and compliance with all healthcare accreditation standards.
- Steward unit financial resources by managing operational budgets, monitoring expenditures, and strategic planning to ensure the team has the staffing and resources required for top-tier care.
What minimum requirements you'll needLicensure / 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 preferences we're seeking- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in Mother Baby
- Minimum 1 year of formal experience in an RN leadership role (e.g., Charge Nurse, Supervisor, or Manager).
Responsibilities- Lead and empower the Mother-Baby care team by driving daily workflows, allocating nursing resources efficiently, and fostering an environment where staff thrive and deliver exceptional family-centered care.
- Direct the full talent lifecycle-from hiring and onboarding to continuous clinical coaching and performance evaluation-building a resilient, high-performing team dedicated to newborn and postpartum excellence.
- Elevate patient care quality by proactively identifying and resolving operational bottlenecks, ensuring seamless care journeys and outstanding patient experiences for new mothers and infants.
- Shape unit operational policy through the creation and implementation of efficient clinical workflows that guarantee safety, regulatory readiness, and compliance with all healthcare accreditation standards.
- Steward unit financial resources by managing operational budgets, monitoring expenditures, and strategic planning to ensure the team has the staffing and resources required for top-tier care.
QualificationsLicensure / 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.
