Registered Nurse Respiratory Stroke

Ascension; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Family benefits

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Registered Nurse for a night shift, full-time position at Via Christi, St. Francis in Wichita, KS. The role involves implementing personalized care plans, real-time communication of patient condition changes, and coordinating with the clinical team to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Minimum requirements include current Kansas RN licensure and a nursing diploma. A sign-on bonus of up to $12,500 is offered.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire; AHA or ARC accepted.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed with the Kansas Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor, and adapt personalized care plans as primary patient advocate, communicating condition changes in real-time.
• Serve as central hub of the clinical team, coordinating across disciplines for seamless patient care.
• Translate physician and nursing orders into high-quality clinical actions with safety and accuracy at the forefront.
• Collaborate to assess and coordinate discharge plans for comprehensive patient care beyond the hospital.

Skills

BLS Provider

RN license (KS)

Education

Nursing Diploma/ADN/BSN

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

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