Registered Nurse ED Clinical Specialty Lead
- BLS
- RN license
Open in 1 location
Ascension posts this job as separate openings, each with its own application: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between them.
Kansas
2 open- $43.75–$61.76/hr
Derby, KS (opens on this page)
Full time, Night · Posted today
- $43.75–$61.76/hr
Derby, KS (opens on this page)
Full time, Day · Posted today
How this pay compares
This posting states $43.75–$61.76 an hour. Open emergency room nurse jobs in Kansas post a median of $50.63 an hour, the middle half $46.94–$51.94, across 18 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Emergency room nurses employed in Kansas earn a median of $38.14 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
- Location: Wichita, Kansas
- Facility: Via Christi, St Peter
- Department: Emergency Department Clinical Specialty Lead
- Schedule: Full Time l Night Shift l Rotating Weekends and Holidays
Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University
- Lead and mentor nursing and support staff across assigned shifts to ensure a collaborative, high-performing care team.
- Plan and balance patient care assignments using independent clinical judgement to deliver safe, tailored care while meeting unit standards.
- Resolve patient and family care concerns quickly through proper channels to maintain trust, satisfaction and high standards of service.
- Facilitate availability of clinical resources and supplies so the care team can focus uninterrupted on patient recovery.
- Guide shift priorities and staff development to keep daily workflows aligned with patient needs, physician plans and clinical excellence.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
- Required Credential(s):
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire 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.
Education
- Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required
Work Experience
- 2 plus years RN experience in ED
- Charge/House Supervisor experience
Additional Preferences
- 1 plus years RN experience in ICU
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ 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
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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From Ascension's job posting for Derby, KS, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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