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Registered Nurse Senior Behavioral Health

Ascension·Wichita, Kansas

Other·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

Perform comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments and lead therapeutic group sessions to guide patient recovery. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to refine personalized treatment goals and adjust nursing plans based on real-time patient responses.

Your future role at a glance Location

  • Wichita,
  • KS
  • Facility:
  • Ascension
  • Via
  • Christi
  • St
  • Joseph
  • Department:
  • Senior
  • Behavioral
  • Health
  • Schedule: Day-Shift | PRN 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 Guide the recovery journey by performing comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments that capture the full picture of a patient’s needs and strengths to inform a personalized care strategy. Lead therapeutic interventions by conducting or co-leading group therapy sessions, providing patients with the essential coping tools and community support needed for healing. Shape personalized treatment goals by actively participating in team conferences to refine interventions that address the specific age-related and clinical needs of each patient. Empower patient progress by evaluating real-time responses to care and adjusting nursing plans, ensuring every intervention is purposeful and responsive to the patient’s evolving status. What minimum qualifications 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.

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 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.

To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

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.

Requirements

Must be a Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed by the Kansas Board of Nursing with a diploma from an accredited nursing school. BLS Provider certification is required within 30 days of hire.

  • professional certificate
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Group Therapy
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Therapeutic Interventions
  • Behavioral Health Care
  • Nursing Care Plans
  • Bio-psychosocial Assessment

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Wichita, Kansas
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Closes
Jul 21, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Ascension

Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all. Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025,...

Salary listed on 289 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Kansas nursing openings commonly favor candidates with prior bedside experience and current licensure, especially in settings that need nurses who can step in with limited onboarding. This role is competitive because it asks for an ADN with BSN completion within five years, one year of RN experience, a multi-state RN license, and BLS and ACLS certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then confirm your license status and certification dates before applying to save research time.

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