**Your future role at a glance**

**Location:** Manhattan, KS

**Facility:** Ascension Via Christi Hospital

**Department:** Medical Affairs

**Schedule:** Day shift l Full-time

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

**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 99,000+ 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

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process._

**How you’ll make an impact in this role**

+ Drive the momentum of the Peer Review program to ensure a culture of continuous improvement and clinical excellence across the medical staff.

+ Synthesize complex practitioner data—from patient outcomes to risk indicators—to provide a clear, objective picture of clinical performance.

+ Partner with hospital department staff and committees to uncover root causes and trends, turning "near misses" into proactive safety strategies.

+ Lead the facilitation of professional evaluations, ensuring every review is conducted with integrity and remains fully aligned with regulatory benchmarks.

+ Guide investigative and judicial review processes with precision, protecting both the organization’s standards and the staff’s procedural rights.

+ Manages professional practice evaluations, including Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE) and Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE), to ensure clinical competency.

+ Collects and trends practitioner-specific data, such as quality indicators, patient complaints, and clinical outcomes, to identify improvement areas.

**What minimum requirements you’ll need**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing preferred.

Education:

+ High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

+ Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education OR experience, if applicable

**What additional preferences we're seeking**

Proficiency in data management, statistical analysis, and spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel).

Ability to present complex or sensitive data clearly to physicians and executive leadership.

Precision in auditing medical records and maintaining regulatory documentation.

**_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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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