Neonatal ICU Nurse - Lead Critical Care

Ascension Health; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discounts

Priority program placement with WSU

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ascension Health is hiring for a Neonatal ICU nursing role at Via Christi, St Joseph in Wichita, KS. This full-time, day-shift position includes rotating weekends and holidays within a supportive academic-focused environment.

You will lead compassionate nursing care, coordinate a multidisciplinary team, monitor real-time patient conditions, and drive comprehensive discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions for families and newborns.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification must be obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire or job transfer date (AHA or Red Cross accepted).
• Neonatal Resuscitation certification from the AAP within 6 months (180 days) of hire date or transfer date.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing prior to hire date or transfer date.
• Diploma from an accredited nursing school or required professional licensure at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based nursing care with safety and excellence as priorities.
• Coordinate a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless, holistic patient care.
• Monitor and interpret patient conditions in real time and document precisely as the clinical link between patient and team.
• Initiate and manage discharge or transfer plans to ensure smooth transitions and uninterrupted care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Discharge planning

Education

Diploma from accredited nursing program

Registered Nurse license (Kansas)

Tools

BLS certification

Neonatal Resuscitation (AAP)

Job description

Ascension Health is hiring for a Neonatal ICU nursing role at Via Christi, St Joseph in Wichita, KS. This full-time, day-shift position includes rotating weekends and holidays within a supportive academic-focused environment.

You will lead compassionate nursing care, coordinate a multidisciplinary team, monitor real-time patient conditions, and drive comprehensive discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions for families and newborns.