Acute Care Director

Introduction

We are seeking an Acute Care Director for Wesley Medical Center, where excellence creates excellence.

Wesley Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee stock purchase plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

The Nursing Director provides leadership—planning, organizing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating patient care within the acute care service line. Responsibilities include fiscal, human resource, risk management, operational functions, strategic planning, program development, and maintaining 24‑hour accountability.

The Director performs delegated duties and functions within the philosophy and overall scope of responsibility, supporting the values and mission of Wesley Medical Center.

• Current licensure in the State of Kansas as a Registered Nurse (RN) or current multi‑state licensure as an RN.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification through AHA or ARC.

• None.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field.
• Five years of progressive nursing management experience.

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field.
• Clinical knowledge appropriate for the service line.

• Ability to utilize the nursing process in the provision of nursing care, including, but not limited to, administering treatments and medications, interpreting diagnostic tests, formulating a plan of care, collaborating with other healthcare providers, and providing education to patients and significant others.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Personal computer skills.
• Ability to multi‑task, delegate, and prioritize.
• Problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.

• None.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.