Registered Nurse ED

Ascension; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Ascension Via Christi, St Joseph Hospital in Wichita, KS, seeks a full-time Emergency Department nurse. You will lead acute patient care, coordinate a multidisciplinary team, monitor patient status, and execute physician orders with precision.

Expect opportunities for professional development and a sign-on bonus up to $10,000. Minimum requirements include an active Kansas RN license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

• Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire date (180 days).
• BLS Provider within 1 month of hire date (30 days).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire date (180 days).
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing before hire date.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical response for acutely distressed patients and implement life-saving care plans.
• Coordinate the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless, rapid patient care.
• Monitor patient condition continuously and communicate changes to the medical team for immediate action.
• Execute complex physician orders and clinical protocols with precision.
• Collaborate on discharge or admission planning to ensure long-term stability.

Education

RN license (Kansas)

Nursing diploma

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Wichita, Kansas

Facility: Ascension Via Christi, St Joseph Hospital

Department: Emergency Department

Schedule: Day-Shift | Full-Time

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000

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 97,000+ 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

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead the clinical response for patients in acute distress by implementing and adapting care plans that prioritize life-saving interventions and stabilizing outcomes.
• Orchestrate the multidisciplinary team as the primary care coordinator, ensuring every specialist and department works in perfect sync to provide seamless, rapid patient care.
• Advocate for patient safety by continuously monitoring and communicating critical changes in condition to the medical team, ensuring immediate action when every second counts.
• Drive the path to recovery by accurately executing complex physician orders and clinical protocols with precision and clinical expertise.
• Navigate the patient’s transition by collaborating with the healthcare team to design and execute effective discharge or admission plans that ensure long-term stability and support.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Education: Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire required.
• 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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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