Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Ascension Health; Derby (KS); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Counseling services

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension Health's Ascension Via Christi St. Peter in Derby, KS is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. This role involves delivering compassionate bedside care, following established protocols, and ensuring patient safety in a fast-paced environment.

You will coordinate care across disciplines, manage care plans, and support smooth discharge transitions with the care team. Requires RN license and ACLS/BLS; PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed prior to hire date.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• BLS Provider within 1 month of hire.
• PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead bedside care following clinical protocols to ensure patient safety.
• Develop and monitor individualized care plans and communicate status changes to the team.
• Coordinate across medical disciplines to deliver a seamless patient experience.
• Execute orders and coordinate discharge planning with the care team.

Skills

Bedside care

Clinical protocols

Care coordination

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Derby, KS

• Facility: Ascension Via Christi St. Peter

• Specialty: Emergency Department

• Schedule: Day and Night shift | Full-time, Part-time and PRN

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 the delivery of compassionate, direct bedside care by following established clinical protocols to ensure optimal patient safety and outcomes.

• Create, manage and continuously evaluate individualized care plans while monitoring patient condition and communicating vital status changes to the clinical team.

• Serve as the primary coordinator across all medical disciplines to deliver a seamless, collaborative healthcare experience.

• Execute physician and nursing orders accurately while evaluating, planning and coordinating efficient discharge transitions alongside the broader care team.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):

• Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• One or more of the following:

• 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 date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Preferred Credential(s):

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

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: 40.98

Max Salary 57.85