Director of Acute Care

Job Description & Requirements

Director of Acute Care

StartDate: ASAP

Provide strategic and transformational leadership as the Director of Acute Care Operations at Stormont Vail Health – Flint Hills Campus in Junction City, Kansas!

Permanent | Hybrid

The Position

• The Director of Acute Care Operations will provide leadership and oversee 24/7 operations across acute care and the OB/GYN clinic, including the Emergency Department, Medical/Surgical units, Labor and Delivery, hospitalist services, and pharmacy at Stormont Vail Health’s Flint Hills campus and nearby Manhattan facility.
• Reporting to the Hospital Administrator, with a dotted line to the Chief Nursing Officer, this leader will oversee a team of ten direct reports and approximately 100 FTEs.
• This leader will play a key role in continuing the organization’s successful turnaround following its 2023 acquisition, helping sustain financial performance while guiding the next phase of operational and clinical growth.
• A primary focus will be refining nursing practices and competencies following rapid growth. Responsibilities include conducting a comprehensive assessment, implementing improvements, mentoring staff, and supporting preparation for ongoing Magnet designation efforts.
• Ideal candidates will be personable and approachable leaders, capable of building relationships across all levels of staff and driving meaningful culture change. A professional yet small-town demeanor will be key. This individual must demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, along with excellent organizational and communication skills. A background in Medical/Surgical or Emergency Department settings is required.
• This position will primarily be based at the Flint Hills campus, with occasional travel (5–10%) to support regional operations.
  
  
  

Requirements

• BSN and Master’s degree required.
• Active RN license required.
• Minimum of three years of clinical healthcare experience required, including at least three years in a leadership role.
  
  
  

The Community

• Junction City, Kansas, located in the heart of the Flint Hills region, offers a welcoming, small-town atmosphere surrounded by the natural beauty of rolling tallgrass prairies and wide-open landscapes.
• As part of the greater Flint Hills region, residents enjoy a scenic environment with convenient access to nearby cities such as Manhattan and Wichita, providing additional dining, shopping, and cultural amenities.
• The community is known for its strong sense of connection, local events, and a supportive, close-knit environment that fosters both personal and professional growth.
• Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the abundance of recreational opportunities, including hiking, fishing, boating at nearby Milford Lake, and exploring the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.
• With its blend of small-town charm, regional accessibility, and beautiful surroundings, Junction City and the Flint Hills region offer an exceptional quality of life.
  
  
  

The Organization

• Stormont Vail Health (SVH), a 586-bed, community-based, non-profit integrated delivery system, is the region’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care and only verified trauma center.
• SVH serves a multi-county region in northeast Kansas, comprised of Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center, the Cotton-O’Neil, and PediatricCare Clinics, with more than two hundred employed physicians and a variety of ancillary services.
• The organization holds 70% of the Topeka surgery market share and is expanding exponentially – recently opening a brand-new ENT center and soon to be opening up a new outpatient surgery center and a hybrid OR.
• SVH is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network which brings the expertise of Mayo medical specialists to the physicians at SVH.
  
  
  

Please Direct All Inquiries, Applications, And Referrals To

Greg Horak

Executive Search Director

greg.horak@amnhealthcare.com

913-752-4587

Recruitment

Job Benefits

About the Company

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