Registered Nurse Adult Psych Intermediate Care
Your future role at a glance
Location: Wichita, KS
Facility: Ascension Via Christi St Joseph
Department: Adult Psych Intermediate Care
Schedule: Night-Shift | Full-Time
Sign on Bonus: Up to $12,500
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
Acknowledged 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.
- 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
How you’ll make an impact in this role
Drive the patient’s recovery roadmap by implementing and evolving individualized care plans that respond directly to the unique behavioral and physical needs of each adult in your care.
Lead as the clinical hub by coordinating with doctors, therapists, and support staff to ensure every discipline is perfectly aligned for a safe and effective treatment journey.
Champion patient safety and stability by meticulously monitoring and documenting shifts in condition, ensuring the medical team can intervene the moment a patient’s needs change.
Translate clinical orders into compassionate action by executing physician and nursing directives with precision, maintaining a high standard of care in a specialized psychiatric environment.
Facilitate successful community transitions by collaborating with the discharge team to ensure patients have the resources and support they need to maintain their health after leaving the unit.
Minimum Requirements 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.
- 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.