Registered Nurse Emergency Department

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) employer match

PTO and holidays

Tuition support and development

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave and family benefits

Job summary

Ascension Via Christi West ER in Wichita, KS is seeking a qualified RN to join our Emergency Department. You will provide compassionate bedside care, develop care plans, and monitor patient progress in collaboration with physicians and the care team.

This full-time days role requires Kansas RN licensure, ACLS, BLS, and PALS within specified timeframes. We offer tuition discounts, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities within Ascension's healthcare network.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing.
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing or professional licensure at time of hire.
• Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire date; BLS within 1 month; Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead bedside care following clinical protocols to ensure patient safety and outcomes.
• Create and evaluate individualized care plans while monitoring patient condition.
• Serve as primary coordinator across medical disciplines for seamless care.
• Execute physician and nursing orders and coordinate discharge planning.

Skills

bedside care

care coordination

clinical protocols

communication

Education

RN license (Kansas Board of Nursing)

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Wichita, KS
• Facility: Ascension Via Christi West ER
• Specialty: Emergency Department
• Schedule: Days | Full-time

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:

• 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 professional licensure at time of hire required.

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.

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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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