Nurse Intern Senior Behavioral Health

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility: Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph 

Department: Senior Behavioral Health

Schedule: Nights | PRN

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

• Deliver compassionate, direct patient care under RN supervision, ensuring every individual’s daily needs and comfort are met with dignity.
• Monitor and track vital signs and patient responses to provide the clinical team with the real-time data necessary for safe, effective interventions.
• Document the patient’s journey and clinical observations accurately to maintain high-quality medical records and seamless care transitions.
• Collaborate with your preceptor to refine care plans, using your frontline observations to help shape the best possible outcomes for your patients.
• Perform other tasks as assigned, including preparing/transporting patients for diagnostics and supporting a clean, safe healing environment.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High school diploma/GED required. Must be accepted or enrolled into a Nursing program upon date of hire/transfer and begin classes within 90 days of date of hire/transfer.

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.

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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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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.