RN Registered Nurse - House Supervisor

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. Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate unit staffing and provide leadership while ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care in assigned area. Assign, direct, educate and monitor nursing and support staff during assigned shift. Contribute to or perform performance evaluations of staff. Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments, ensuring that population appropriate patient care is given. Evaluate the effectiveness of patient care and identify any issues that affect desired patient outcomes. Respond to complaints about patient care and manage through established channels. May provide input for hiring, training, directing, development and evaluating of staff. Why Join Our Team Ascension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers and home health services. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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.
Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of Med/Surg, ICU, and ED experience highly preferred
NIH, ACLS, TNCC, and PALS highly preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate unit staffing and provide leadership while ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care in assigned area.
Assign, direct, educate and monitor nursing and support staff during assigned shift.
Contribute to or perform performance evaluations of staff.
Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments, ensuring that population appropriate patient care is given.
Evaluate the effectiveness of patient care and identify any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
Respond to complaints about patient care and manage through established channels.
May provide input for hiring, training, directing, development and evaluating of staff.