Registered Nurse Respiratory Stroke

Ascension Health; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system based in Wichita, inviting a Registered Nurse to join Via Christi, St. Francis for night, full-time shifts. You will provide direct patient care, monitor conditions, and coordinate plans within a multidisciplinary team.

You must hold Kansas RN licensure and BLS, with a nursing diploma. The role offers a sign-on bonus up to $12,500 and a robust benefits package. Join us to advance patient care in a respectful, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• BLS required within 30 days of hire (AHA or ARC accepted).
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing required.
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing or professional licensure at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor, and adapt personalized care plans; advocate for patients and communicate critical condition changes in real time.
• Serve as central hub of the clinical team; harmonize efforts across disciplines for coordinated care.
• Translate physician and nursing orders into high-quality clinical actions emphasizing safety and accuracy.
• Coordinate thoughtful, comprehensive discharge plans with the healthcare team.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient advocacy

Care coordination

Clinical communication

Education

RN diploma/licensure (KS)

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Wichita, KS
• Facility: Via Christi, St. Francis
• Specialty: Respiratory Stroke
• Schedule: Nights l Full-time
• Sign-on bonus: Up to $12,500

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

• You will implement, monitor, and adapt personalized care plans, acting as the primary advocate for your patients by communicating critical condition changes in real-time.
• Serving as the central hub of the clinical team, you’ll harmonize efforts across multiple disciplines to ensure a seamless, well-coordinated healthcare journey.
• You’ll expertly translate physician and nursing orders into high-quality clinical actions, ensuring safety and accuracy are at the forefront of everything you do.
• Your expertise will guide patients beyond our walls as you collaborate with the healthcare team to assess and coordinate thoughtful, comprehensive discharge plans.

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.

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.

Min Salary: 31.75

Max Salary 47.46