Director of Acute Care

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

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