
Administrative Director of Acute Care
Shawnee Mission, KSFull-time$116–217K/yrPosted 4 days agoStill listed 3 days ago
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Job overview
The Administrative Director of Acute Care leads clinical and operational performance across assigned areas and develops nursing teams. The role oversees budgets, staffing, safety programs, policies, regulatory compliance, and departmental objectives. It also supports staff development, workforce stability, care coordination, and marketing and program development initiatives in collaboration with hospital leadership.
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Full job description
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
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Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
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Paid Time Off from Day One
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403-B Retirement Plan
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4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
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Career Development
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Whole Person Well-being Resources
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Mental Health Resources and Support
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Pet Benefits
Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 9100 W 74TH ST City: SHAWNEE MISSION State: Kansas Postal Code: 66204 Job Description:
- Fosters an environment of service excellence for patients, families, physicians, and the community.
- Develops and manages the annual budget in coordination with finance, monitoring and adjusting to ensure effective use of resources.
- Maintains effective departmental communication through regular staff meetings and facilitates information flow between departments and administration.
- Oversees the development and implementation of strategies to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
- Develops and implements departmental safety programs.
- Promotes strong frontline leadership, drives professional growth, fosters engagement, and builds high performing, accountable teams.
- Leads clinical and operational performance across assigned areas and serves as a liaison ensuring clear effective communication, collaboration with other departments to support seamless care coordination.
- Leads and develops nursing teams by cultivating a positive, inclusive culture where staff are empowered, professionally supported, and aligned with organizational values.
- Ensures compliance with safety and legal requirements as established by governing and regulatory agencies.
- Oversees the selection, education, staffing, and disciplining of staff members in compliance with organizational standards, policies, and practices.
- Evaluates the learning needs of individuals and the department, ensuring in-service and training programs meet identified needs.
- Promotes staff competency through proper orientation, skill validation, and education.
- Develops and implements policies and procedures that promote consistency, best practices, and regulatory compliance.
- Reviews labor management reports and ensures established goals are met. Recruits, retains, and develops a high-performing nursing leadership workforce, ensuring workforce stability and developing strong leadership pipelines. Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates marketing and program development initiatives in coordination with leadership staff and hospital administration.
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- N/A
Education:
- Bachelor's of Nursing [Required]
- Master's [Required]
Field of Study:
- N/A
Work Experience:
- 2+ years of experience [Required]
- 2+ years related experience [Required]
- 5+ leadership experience [Preferred]
Additional Information:
- N/A
Licenses and Certifications:
- Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
- Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2
Pay Range:
$116,417.60 - $216,548.80 This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,252 open Healthcare Administration jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$116–217K/yr
- US median$88–125K/yr275 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $166K, is 55% above the US median midpoint ($107K) — in the top quarter of Healthcare Administration salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 12 open Healthcare Administration jobs in Kansas and 1,252 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- AdventHealth (this employer)46 open
- HCA Healthcare46 open
- Veterans Health Administration38 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Healthcare Administration postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (869 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a master's degree; 52 of the 1,252 open Healthcare Administration jobs (4%) ask for a master's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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