Registered Nurse Vascular Access

Your future role at a glance

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility: Ascension Via Christi, St Francis

Specialty: Vascular Access

Schedule: Day 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.

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.

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Lead vascular access excellence by expertly inserting and maintaining peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC), mid-lines, and peripheral IVs to ensure patient comfort and treatment continuity.
• Drive clinical outcomes by continuously monitoring and communicating patient conditions, ensuring the care plan evolves in real-time to meet patient needs.
• Empower patients and families through clear, compassionate education on catheter care, transforming complex clinical procedures into manageable steps for their recovery journey.
• Serve as a clinical champion and subject matter expert for the nursing team, providing guidance on vascular device products and best practices to elevate the standard of care across the unit.
• Optimize the care journey by evaluating intervention success and refining discharge plans, ensuring every patient transitions to the next phase of healing with confidence.
• What minimum qualifications you'll need

• 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 Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing required.

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

• Lead vascular access excellence by expertly inserting and maintaining peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC), mid-lines, and peripheral IVs to ensure patient comfort and treatment continuity.
• Drive clinical outcomes by continuously monitoring and communicating patient conditions, ensuring the care plan evolves in real-time to meet patient needs.
• Empower patients and families through clear, compassionate education on catheter care, transforming complex clinical procedures into manageable steps for their recovery journey.
• Serve as a clinical champion and subject matter expert for the nursing team, providing guidance on vascular device products and best practices to elevate the standard of care across the unit.
• Optimize the care journey by evaluating intervention success and refining discharge plans, ensuring every patient transitions to the next phase of healing with confidence.