Your future role at a glance
Location: Wichita, KS
Facility: Via Christi, St. Francis
Specialty: Emergency
Schedule: Day | Full-time
Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.
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.
Benefits that help you thrive
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Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
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Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
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Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
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Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
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Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
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Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
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Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
How you'll make an impact in this role
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Champion Clinical Excellence: Take full ownership of regulatory and accreditation standards, ensuring your unit consistently exceeds safety and quality benchmarks.
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Cultivate a High-Performing Team: From the initial interview to long-term career development, you will mentor, evaluate, and inspire a diverse staff to reach their full potential.
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Solve Complex Operational Challenges: Act as the primary "problem-solver," identifying and removing barriers that impact patient flow and care delivery.
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Drive Strategic Efficiency: Design and implement the policies and procedures that define how care is delivered, ensuring every process is both lean and effective.
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Steward Departmental Resources: Manage the unit's financial health, overseeing budget compliance and expenditures with a strategic eye on sustainability.
What minimum requirements you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
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BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
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Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing required.
Education:
- Required professional licensure/certification AND 3 years of experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required.
What additional preferences we're seeking
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Proven track record of leadership specifically within an Emergency Department setting.
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Understanding of patient throughput and know how to optimize flow and improve the patient experience.
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While the core schedule is Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, there is a need for operational flexibility to meet the needs of the department.
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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.
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