RN Director of Nursing Full-time
KVC Health Systems

Associate Director of Nursing Services

apartment KVC Health Systems location_onKansas City, KS 66104, US
$85,000 - $105,000 / year
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Associate Director of Nursing
Organization: KVC Health Systems
Indeed Work Wellbeing Score: 83

This is not just a leadership role.
It is a responsibility to protect safety, restore stability, and shape systems that change lives.

At KVC, leadership is measured not only by outcomes, but by integrity, compassion, and the courage to build environments where children, families, and staff can thrive. Our Indeed Work Wellbeing Score of 83 reflects a culture where employees feel supported, valued, and connected to meaningful work.

If you are ready to lead with purpose and accountability, this role will challenge you and reward you in equal measure.

Position Summary

The Program Director provides strategic and operational leadership for inpatient and/or residential programs. This leader is responsible for developing efficient, high-performing systems that ensure:

  • Quality clinical care

  • Staff development and accountability

  • Medical records integrity

  • Regulatory compliance

  • A strong and sustainable culture of safety

This role ensures that facilities meet or exceed standards set by:

  • The Joint Commission (TJC)

  • Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)

  • Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

  • All other applicable accrediting and regulatory bodies

KVC employees are expected to work with children, families, community partners, and colleagues in alignment with our values:

  • The heart of our work is helping people

  • Our character is built on authenticity and compassion

  • Family connection drives our culture

  • Collaboration fuels improvement

  • Urgency and innovation mark our approach

  • Diverse perspectives strengthen our progress

Team members are expected to model professionalism, remain solutions-focused, build on strengths, and adhere to all organizational policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities

This leader will:

  • Provide respectful and inclusive leadership across all demographics and identities

  • Ensure accurate and timely documentation across programs

  • Oversee quality assurance processes and integrate findings into operations

  • Manage licensing requirements, audits, and regulatory reviews

  • Lead responses to KDADS, CMS, and TJC investigations

  • Oversee grant application processes and required reporting

  • Manage contracts and vendor relationships

  • Research and oversee site purchases for quality and cost efficiency

  • Participate in vendor negotiations as needed

  • Coordinate cross-departmental communication and operational processes

  • Chair the Safety Management Committee

  • Maintain administrative oversight of building, grounds, equipment, and supplies

  • Monitor training compliance and medical record standards

  • Develop and implement corrective action plans when necessary

  • Oversee staff development, including orientation and mandated training

  • Provide on-call crisis leadership as part of the site leadership team

  • Represent Camber and KVC in community forums

  • Review and approve financial expenditures for accounts payable

  • Ensure provision of necessary resources to maintain safe, compliant operations

Education

  • Master’s degree preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required

Equivalent experience may be considered where appropriate.

Licensure / Certification

  • Valid driver’s license

  • Current auto insurance

Experience

  • Two or more years of related leadership experience

  • Equivalent combination of education and professional experience may be considered

Preferred Skills

  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

  • Strong organizational leadership and regulatory knowledge

  • Experience with inpatient or residential behavioral health programs

  • Demonstrated ability to lead quality improvement initiatives

What Makes This Role Different

This position carries full accountability for safety, compliance, culture, and operational integrity. The impact is immediate and measurable. The leadership you bring will shape not only systems, but lives.

You will not simply manage a program.
You will define its standards.
You will protect its integrity.
You will build a culture that others rely on.

If you believe leadership means stewardship, transparency, and relentless commitment to quality care, we invite you to apply.


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