Registered Nurse Trauma Program Specialist

Your future role at a glance

Location: Wichita, KS
Facility: Via Christi St Francis
Specialty: Trauma Services
Schedule: Day Shift, Full-time, 3 shifts per week 7:00am-7:00pm
Sign-on bonus: Up to $12,500

Via Christi associates are eligible for:

• tuition discounts
• priority placement in select healthcare programs through academic partnership with Wichita State University.

About the role

Lead the multidisciplinary trauma team as the clinical expert to ensure every patient receives immediate, life-saving interventions from arrival to final disposition.
Coordinate seamless communication between emergency responders and hospital specialists to prepare the team for the patient’s specific needs before they even through the door.
Direct all bedside care and clinical protocols to guarantee that every injured patient receives a standardized, high-quality evaluation that meets rigorous safety guidelines.
Advocate for the patient’s physical and emotional well-being, serving as the primary link between the medical staff and the individual to ensure their needs are prioritized during a crisis.
Manage the constant readiness of the trauma environment by overseeing equipment and supplies so the team can perform life-saving procedures without delay at any hour.

Responsibilities

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.
Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Certification obtained within six months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Requirements

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Qualifications

Trauma ICU Expertise: A minimum of 1 year of recent, hands-on experience in a dedicated Trauma Intensive Care Unit.
Leadership Foundation: At least 1 year of experience serving in a Charge Nurse capacity, demonstrating the ability to manage unit flow and mentor staff.

Benefits

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

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Day Shift, Full-time, 3 shifts per week 7:00am-7:00pm

Benefits

Commensurate with experience

Skills

N/A

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