Registered Nurse Med Surg

Ascension; Wamego (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a dedicated RN for night shifts at the Wamego Health Center. In this Medical-Surgical role, you will provide direct nursing care, implement and adjust individualized care plans, and ensure orders are carried out with high accuracy.

You will support patient safety, participate in discharge planning, and collaborate with the care team to promote positive outcomes in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Kansas or eligible to obtain licensure.
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing or equivalent.
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care aligned with organizational protocols and clinical standards.
• Implement, monitor, and adapt individualized patient care plans.
• Execute physician and nursing orders with high accuracy.
• Maintain a nursing focus on patient safety and therapeutic outcomes.
• Collaborate in discharge planning to ensure a safe and successful patient transition.

Skills

Nursing care

Care planning

Clinical documentation

Patient safety

Education

RN Diploma

BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

• Deliver direct nursing care aligned with organizational protocols and clinical standards.
• Implement, monitor, and adapt individualized patient care plans.
• Execute physician and nursing orders with high accuracy
• Maintain a nursing focus on patient safety and therapeutic outcomes.
• Collaborate in discharge planning to ensure a safe and successful patient transition.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Wamego, KS
• Facility: Wamego Health Center
• Specialty: Medical Surgical
• Schedule: Night-shift | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver direct nursing care aligned with organizational protocols and clinical standards.
• Implement, monitor, and adapt individualized patient care plans.
• Execute physician and nursing orders with high accuracy
• Maintain a nursing focus on patient safety and therapeutic outcomes.
• Collaborate in discharge planning to ensure a safe and successful patient transition.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 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 required.

Education

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

Additional Preferences

• Schedule: | 6:45PM-7:15AM | Weekend and Holiday Rotation.

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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