Registered Nurse - Adult Psych Intermediate Care

• Location: Wichita, KS
• Facility: Ascension Via Christi St Joseph
• Department: Adult Psych Intermediate Care
• Schedule: Night-Shift | Full-Time
• Sign on Bonus: Up to $10,000

• 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

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.

• Drive the patients 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 patients 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.

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.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License: Must hold a current, unrestricted license in the state of practice.

• Behavioral Health Assessment Skills: Proven ability to monitor complex psychiatric conditions and communicate critical data to a multidisciplinary medical team.

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