Postpartum Nurse Leader - Team Care & Discharge Advocate

Ascension Health

Wichita (KS)

On-site

USD 49,000 - 73,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage
Financial security & retirement
Time to recharge
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Emotional well-being
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Job summary

Ascension Health in Wichita, KS is seeking a nurse leader to deliver evidence-based postpartum care on a full-time day shift, with rotating weekends and holidays. You will coordinate a multidisciplinary team, monitor patient conditions in real time, and document precisely to support safe, high-quality outcomes.

Join a Catholic health system committed to compassionate care, tuition benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) obtained within 6 months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based nursing care, ensuring every action aligns with the highest safety standards and organizational excellence.
  • Coordinate a multidisciplinary team of specialists to ensure patient care is seamless, holistic, and focused on the best possible clinical outcomes.
  • Monitor and interpret patient conditions in real-time, acting as the vital link between the patient and the medical team through proactive communication and precise documentation.
  • Advocate for the patient's journey by initiating and managing comprehensive discharge plans, ensuring a safe and successful transition from hospital to home.

Skills

Team coordination
Patient care
Documentation
Discharge planning

Education

Diploma in Nursing
RN Licensure – Kansas
ALS within 6 months
BLS within 1 month
NRP certification within 6 months

Job description

Ascension Health in Wichita, KS is seeking a nurse leader to deliver evidence-based postpartum care on a full-time day shift, with rotating weekends and holidays. You will coordinate a multidisciplinary team, monitor patient conditions in real time, and document precisely to support safe, high-quality outcomes.

Join a Catholic health system committed to compassionate care, tuition benefits and professional development opportunities.

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