COO/CNO

Your future role at a glance

This is a dual-role executive position serving as the hospital Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) with responsibility for both overall operational leadership and nursing strategy. The role partners closely with executive and medical leadership to drive organizational performance, strategic priorities, quality, and patient care across the hospital and broader ministry market.

Location: Derby, KS

Department: Administration

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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

Formulate and oversee the organization''s planning, policies and practices in collaboration with executive leadership as the Ministry COO and as the Chief Nursing Officer leads the Hospital's senior management team in planning, directing and coordinating operations to achieve the health ministry''s mission, strategic directives and goals.

• 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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What minimum requirements you'll need

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.

What additional preferences we''re seeking

• Master''s Degree Highly Preferred

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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