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Trauma Registered Nurse

Ascension Health • Wichita, KS • 7h ago

Your future role at a glance

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility: Via Christi Hospital St. Francis

Specialty: Trauma Services

Schedule: Day Shift l Full-time l 40 hours

Sign-on bonus: Up to $12,500

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 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.

Benefits that help you thrive

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

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you'll make an impact in this role

Capture accurate patient care journeys by extracting key medical records in real time and retrospectively to ensure high-quality data is available for national and state trauma reviews.

Determine registry eligibility for incoming cases based on national trauma care guidelines to ensure the hospital remains compliant and aligned with top-tier care standards.

Maintain registry timeliness by completing 80% of patient records within 60 days of discharge, meeting strict national benchmarks for data readiness.

Coach healthcare teams on documentation best practices to ensure a patient's clinical presentation is accurately captured, driving better tracking of injury severity and care quality.

Resolve data and coding discrepancies independently or in collaboration with leadership and vendors to safeguard data integrity and support continuous process improvement initiatives.

What minimum requirements you'll need

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 Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing required.

Education:

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

What additional preferences we're seeking

5 year of Trauma Surgical Nursing experience.

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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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