Director Acute Care Operations; Flint Hills and Regional Director of Nursing - Nursing Admin

Director Acute Care Operations (Flint Hills) and Regional Director of Nursing - Nursing Admin - FT - Day

Position Overview:

Provides overall leadership and daily 24/7 operations for acute care & OB/GYN clinic at Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills campus, including emergency department, medical/surgical, labor and delivery, hospitalists services, and pharmacy. As the Regional Director of Nursing, responsible for clinical practice and professional standards across multiple departments, leading nursing management teams, and partnering with hospital administration for strategic planning.

• Shift: First Shift (Days – less than 12 hours per shift)
• Hours per week: 40
• Position Status:
  Full time
• Exemption Status:
  Exempt

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Required
• Master's Degree in Business, Nursing, Health Care Administration, or related health field – Required

• 3 years clinical staff nurse experience in acute care – Required
• 3 years management experience – Preferred

• Understanding of service provision and LEAN principles – Required
• Maintain Registered Nurse competencies as designated by Federal and State organizations – Required
• Lives within 30‑minute travel distance from hospital – Preferred

• Registered Nurse – KSBN – Required

• Provide strategic and operational direction for all patient care services staff across acute care, ambulatory clinics, and rural health clinics at Flint Hills and Manhattan campuses.
• Foster a positive, professional environment that encourages staff performance and development.
• Ensure services meet customer and regulatory needs and maintain program accreditations.
• Create and maintain a continuous quality improvement environment and develop a quality nursing program.
• Develop communication vehicles to facilitate communication with managers, physicians, and staff.
• Develop and administer capital and operating budgets and ensure compliance.
• Assess educational and training needs, and coordinate in‑service development.
• Handle grievances, patient/family complaints, and event reporting.
• Cooperate with the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act and maintain Magnet designation support.
• Manage human and material resources to maximize efficiency.
• Develop, evaluate, interpret and modify departmental policies.
• Accountable for facility appearance, maintenance, + expansion planning.
• Ensure patient, visitor, staff safety and compliance with regulations.
• Participate in community promotion activities.

• 20%

• Compliance with all Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Quiet, distraction‑free workspace complying with security and privacy standards.
• Stable electrical access and minimum 25‑mb upload and internet speed.
• Full attention to job duties and communication during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules as agreed with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and review/acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

• Hybrid

• Has supervisory responsibility.
• Has budget responsibility.

• Balancing – Occasionally 1‑3 hrs
• Carrying – Occasionally 1‑3 hrs
• Climbing (stairs) – Rarely