Healthcare Ascension

LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Respiratory Stroke Intermediate Care


PayCompetitive
LocationWichita/Kansas
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 392574
      Details

      • Department: Respiratory Stroke Intermediate Care
      • Schedule: Full-time, Night Shift, 36 hours/week, 7pm-7am, Rotating weekend & holiday schedule
      • Hospital: Ascension Via Christi St. Francis
      • Location: 929 N Saint Francis St, Wichita, KS 67214

      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 and salary range at the time of the offer.


      Responsibilities

      Provide care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license.

      • Contribute to the assessment of patients and assure the well-being of patients.
      • Administer medications and observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
      • Perform laboratory tests and therapeutic services.
      • Educate patients/families about disease treatment plan including self care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.

      Requirements

      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 Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing required.

      Education:

      • High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
        • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

      Additional Preferences

      No additional preferences.


      Why Join Our Team

      Ascension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers and home health services.

      Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

      Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.


      Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

      Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran 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.

      As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

      Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

      Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

      This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.

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      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 Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing required.

      Education:

      • High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
        • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

      Provide care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license.

      • Contribute to the assessment of patients and assure the well-being of patients.
      • Administer medications and observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
      • Perform laboratory tests and therapeutic services.
      • Educate patients/families about disease treatment plan including self care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.
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