Registered Nurse Cardiac ICU

Ascension • Wichita, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Champion Patient Wellness: You will take ownership of implementing and evolving personalized care plans, ensuring every clinical intervention aligns with the patient’s unique needs.
• The Voice of the Patient: By meticulously monitoring and communicating changes in patient condition, you act as the vital link between the bedside and the broader medical team, ensuring no detail is overlooked.
• Clinical Orchestration: You will serve as the primary coordinator across all medical disciplines, harmonizing efforts between specialists, therapists, and physicians to deliver seamless, holistic care.
• Precision in Execution: With a high degree of clinical expertise, you will interpret and carry out physician and nursing orders, maintaining the highest standards of safety and excellence.
• Empowering Transitions: Beyond the bedside, you will lead the discharge planning process, collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure patients and their families are prepared and supported for their journey home.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree