Location: Wichita, KS
Facility: Ascension Via Christi, St Teresa
Specialty: Med Surg
Schedule:Night shift | 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.
What You Will Do:Lead shift operations by strategically assigning patient loads to ensure every individual receives high-quality, attentive care tailored to their specific needs.
Mentor and empower nursing staff through real-time education and guidance, fostering a culture of clinical excellence and professional growth within the unit.
Resolve patient and family concerns with empathy and efficiency, acting as a dedicated advocate to ensure a safe, supportive, and positive healing environment.
Optimize unit resources and supply workflows to ensure the frontline team has exactly what they need to deliver seamless, uninterrupted bedside care.
Evaluate team performance and provide meaningful input on hiring and development, helping to build and sustain a high-performing medical-surgical department.
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Education:
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.
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Benefits:
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways 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.