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Registered Nurse ICU

Ascension

Salary undisclosed

Derby, KS, United StatesFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

  • Take ownership of implementing and evolving personalized care plans, ensuring every clinical intervention aligns with the patient’s unique needs.
  • Meticulously monitor and communicate changes in patient condition, acting as the vital link between the bedside and the broader medical team, ensuring no detail is overlooked.
  • Serve as the primary coordinator across all medical disciplines, harmonizing efforts between specialists, therapists, and physicians to deliver seamless, holistic care.
  • Interpret and carry out physician and nursing orders with a high degree of clinical expertise, maintaining the highest standards of safety and excellence.
  • Participate in the discharge planning process, collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure patients and their families are prepared and supported for their journey home.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration
  • Required Credential(s):
    • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
    • Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Preferred Credential(s):
    • Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Education
    • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

    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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    About this role

    Ascension's ICU nursing role in Derby, Kansas centers on direct patient care and clinical coordination in a critical care setting. You'll develop and refine individualized care plans, closely monitor patient status, and communicate clinical changes to the broader medical team. A significant part of the work involves orchestrating care across multiple disciplines—coordinating between physicians, specialists, and therapists to ensure patients receive cohesive treatment. You'll also support patients and families through discharge planning, helping them transition safely out of the hospital.

    The position requires a current Registered Nurse license and a BLS certification obtained within 30 days of your start date. An Advanced Life Support certification is preferred. You'll need a diploma from an accredited nursing program and the ability to interpret and execute clinical orders with precision while maintaining high safety standards. This is a full-time, in-person role at a large nonprofit Catholic health system known for supporting its workforce and recognized among the best places to work in healthcare.

    Typical pay for this role

    $100,000

    Typical range: $80,000 to $120,000

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