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COO/CNO

Ascension

Salary undisclosed

Wichita, KS, United StatesFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

  • Participate in development of the organization's vision, policies and short- and long-term objectives.
  • Collaborate with hospital leadership and medical staff to identify and develop new patient care programs, policies, procedures, and practice standards for the nursing departments.
  • Develop, implement and monitor operating budgets for areas of responsibility.
  • Maintain knowledge of industry trends and recommend cost effective and efficient solutions.
  • Develop and implement a program to measure, assess and improve the quality of nursing care provided by the organization.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to nursing services and healthcare.
  • Serve as liaison between Board of Directors, executive leadership, management, stakeholders, financial institutions, and regulatory agencies.

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Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Required Credential(s):
  • Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

  • Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 4 of those years being in leadership/management. OR 5 years of experience required. 10 years of experience preferred. 2 years of leadership or management experience required. 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
  • Master's Degree Highly Preferred 

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ 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.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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About this role

Ascension's Wichita hospital is seeking a COO/CNO to lead nursing operations and strategy at the executive level. You would shape organizational vision and objectives alongside the Board and hospital leadership, develop new patient care programs and nursing standards, manage departmental budgets, and drive quality improvement initiatives across nursing services. The role also requires you to navigate regulatory compliance, stay current with industry trends, and serve as a key liaison between the Board, executive team, medical staff, and external stakeholders including financial institutions and regulatory agencies.

This position requires an active RN license and a minimum of five years of relevant experience, with at least two years in a leadership or management capacity. An associate's or bachelor's degree meets the education requirement, though a master's degree is highly preferred. Candidates with seven cumulative years of experience (four in leadership) or ten years total experience will be well-positioned. You'll work in-office in Wichita as a full-time member of Ascension's leadership team, joining a large nonprofit Catholic health system known for supporting its 99,000+ associates and recognized as a top workplace in healthcare.

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