Registered Nurse ED Clinical Specialty Lead

Ascension Health; Derby (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) employer-matched retirement

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Transportation savings

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension Health in Wichita, KS, is seeking a Clinical Specialty Lead for the Emergency Department. This full-time, night-shift role oversees nursing and support staff, mentoring teams across rotating weekends and holidays to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

You will balance patient assignments with clinical judgment and ensure resources are available for uninterrupted recovery. The role requires 2+ years ED RN experience, plus Charge/House Supervisor exposure, and KS RN licensure with

Qualifications

• Must hold a Kansas RN license and BLS certification.
• Minimum 1 year of cumulative job-specific experience required.
• 2+ years RN ED experience; Charge/House Supervisor experience.
• ICU RN experience preferred (1+ year).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor nursing and support staff across assigned shifts to ensure a collaborative, high-performing care team.
• Plan and balance patient care assignments using independent clinical judgement to deliver safe, tailored care while meeting unit standards.
• Resolve patient and family care concerns quickly through proper channels to maintain trust, satisfaction and high standards of service.
• Facilitate availability of clinical resources and supplies so the care team can focus uninterrupted on patient recovery.
• Guide shift priorities and staff development to keep daily workflows aligned with patient needs, physician plans and clinical excellence.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Mentoring

Clinical judgement

Communication

Education

RN license (Kansas)

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Wichita, Kansas

• Facility: Via Christi, St Peter

• Department: Emergency Department Clinical Specialty Lead

• Schedule: Full Time l Night Shift l Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead and mentor nursing and support staff across assigned shifts to ensure a collaborative, high-performing care team.

• Plan and balance patient care assignments using independent clinical judgement to deliver safe, tailored care while meeting unit standards.

• Resolve patient and family care concerns quickly through proper channels to maintain trust, satisfaction and high standards of service.

• Facilitate availability of clinical resources and supplies so the care team can focus uninterrupted on patient recovery.

• Guide shift priorities and staff development to keep daily workflows aligned with patient needs, physician plans and clinical excellence.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credential(s):

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire or job transfer date. 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.

Education:

• Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required

Work Experience:

• 2 plus years RN experience in ED

• Charge/House Supervisor experience

Additional Preferences:

• 1 plus years RN experience in ICU

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

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 99,000+ 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.

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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 43.75

Max Salary 61.76