Director Nursing Services Women's

We believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness. 

St. Catherine Hospital, located in Garden City, Kansas, was founded by two pioneering physicians and the Dominican Sisters. They created and maintained the spirit that has enabled St. Catherine Hospital employees to develop a thriving health care facility unlike any other in southwest Kansas. Like many of the families and businesses in our community, our roots run deep – 85 years of excellence and counting. Residents of Garden City enjoy life in a relaxed, small-town (population approx. 30,000) with a zoo, several parks, golf courses, modern shopping and more.

You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

To provide leadership and accountability in the strategic and daily operations of the clinical service. Developing and maintains excellent physician and associate relations, accountable for the quality of patient care provided by the nursing service. Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating all functions of the service to include quality, administrative, and financial outcomes.

Oversees the delivery of patient care and has the responsibility for establishing standards of nursing practice for the service and the nursing professional practice as a whole. Assure achievement of department, nursing division and hospital goals as well as adherence to hospital policies and standards set forth by accreditation and regulatory agencies. May provide leadership over other departments that collaborate with nursing for care of the patients served.

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

Education required:

• 4 years progressive clinical leadership experience required; 5 years preferred.
• 2 years clinical experience in labor and delivery.
• Experience in acute care preferred.
• A degree in Nursing required (BSN or MSN).
• Master's degree required. Must be obtained within 2 years of hire.

License/Certifications Required:

• Active and unencumbered RN license to practice in Kansas.
• Nursing Specialty Certification - Required Sit within 6 months; Must achieve within 1 year of hire or transfer to the role.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/BLS through AHA).