We Are Hiring Location
- Wichita,
- KS
- Facility: Ascension Via Christi St.
- Francis
- Specialty: Cardiothoracic Progressive Care |
- Stepdown
- Schedule: Night l Full-time | 7 pm - 7:30 am,
- Rotating
- Weekends and
- Holidays
- Sign-on bonus: Up to $10,000 #NextGenHealthcare Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University. What You Will Do Coordinate holistic patient care by acting as the primary link between all clinical disciplines, ensuring every member of the healthcare team is aligned on the treatment plan. Deliver comprehensive, post-surgical care for adult cardiac surgery patients, vigilantly monitoring patient progress to ensure timely interventions and optimal recovery outcomes. Advocate for patient safety by accurately executing physician orders and maintaining comprehensive records that provide a clear, reliable roadmap of the patient’s healing journey. Navigate the discharge process in collaboration with the wider team to ensure patients and their families have a seamless, supported transition from hospital to home. Lead with decisive judgment and advanced critical thinking to manage complex clinical scenarios with minimal supervision, maintaining a steady focus on excellence even in high-stress, fast-paced environments. What You Will Need Licensure / Certification / Registration BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American HeartAssociation or American Red Cross accepted. Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing required.
Education
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire. Why Join Our Team Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ 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 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. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees.
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Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
