Registered Nurse Palliative Care

Your future role at a glance 

Location: 929 N Saint Francis St, Wichita, KS 67214

Facility: Via Christi, St. Francis

Specialty: Palliative Care  

Schedule: Day l PRN

 

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 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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Partner with patients and families to design, implement, and monitor tailored care plans that anticipate pain, alleviate complex symptoms, and maximize daily functional capacity and comfort.
• Serve as the primary coordinator across all care disciplines. You will ensure a seamless, holistic approach that honors the patient’s clinical needs while embracing their family’s emotional, psychological, spiritual, and bereavement journeys.
• Accurately note and carry out physician and nursing orders with the highest standard of clinical precision.
• Support vital consultations across our hospitals, including Via Christi St. Francis, St. Joseph, and St. Teresa campuses.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Required Credential(s):

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Preferred Credential(s):

• Certified Registered Nurse specializing in Hospice/Palliative Care credentialed from the Hospice & Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC).

Education:

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

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Support team coverage during standard office hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
• Experience in hospice or palliative care. 

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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