Registered Nurse Pediatrics

Ascension; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Pro-rated PTO and holidays

Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare) and re

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Legal and pet insurance options

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension Via Christi, St Francis in Wichita, KS is seeking a Pediatric Acute Care RN for night shift, full-time. You will coordinate holistic patient care journeys, execute physician and nursing orders, monitor real-time patient changes, and lead discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions home.

Join a nonprofit Catholic health system committed to service, growth, and care, with strong employee benefits, tuition support, and professional development opportunities for ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate holistic patient care journeys by collaborating with various medical disciplines to ensure every child receives a seamless and well-integrated treatment plan.
• Execute physician and nursing orders with precision to provide direct, high-quality care that aligns with the highest safety and clinical standards.
• Monitor and communicate real-time changes in patient conditions to the healthcare team, ensuring proactive adjustments to care plans for optimal recovery.
• Empower families and patients by leading discharge planning and education, ensuring a smooth and confident transition from hospital to home.

Skills

BLS Certification

PALS Certification

Team Collaboration

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse (Kansas)

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

• Facility: Ascension Via Christi, St Francis
• Specialty: Pediatrics Acute Care
• Schedule: Nights l Full-time

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Wichita, KS
• Facility: Ascension Via Christi, St Francis
• Specialty: Pediatrics Acute Care
• Schedule: Nights l 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

• Coordinate holistic patient care journeys by collaborating with various medical disciplines to ensure every child receives a seamless and well-integrated treatment plan.
• Execute physician and nursing orders with precision to provide direct, high-quality care that aligns with the highest safety and clinical standards.
• Monitor and communicate real-time changes in patient conditions to the healthcare team, ensuring proactive adjustments to care plans for optimal recovery.
• Empower families and patients by leading discharge planning and education, ensuring a smooth and confident transition from hospital to home.

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.
• 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.

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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.