Stroke Nurse Specialist
Ascension
Derby, KS

Registered Nurse Stroke Specialist

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Wichita, KS 

Facility: Via Christi St. Francis

Department/Speciality: Neuro Admin   

Schedule: Full-time Days 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. with rotating weekends & holidays  

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

• Rapid Response & Assessment: You’ll carry the stroke phone, responding immediately to Code Stroke Alerts in the ER and in-house to perform assessments and expedite life-saving diagnostics and treatments.
• Clinical Coordination: Act as the primary coordinator across disciplines, ensuring labs, scans, and medications are administered with the urgency a stroke requires.
• Expert Mentorship: During "downtime," you’ll round on the floors to support bedside nurses. You’ll assist with complex charting, troubleshoot bedside issues, and serve as a real-time clinical resource for staff.
• Patient Advocacy & Education: You will guide patients and their families through the complexities of a stroke diagnosis, providing the education and clarity they need for a successful recovery.
• Continuity of Care: Collaborate with the Stroke Team to lead discharge planning, ensuring every patient has a seamless transition and a clear path forward after they leave our care.

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.
• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 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

• Clinical Foundation: At least 2 years of Registered Nurse ICU experience. We have a strong preference for those coming from Neuro/Stroke Critical Care or Emergency Department backgrounds.
• The Educator Mindset: A genuine passion for staff development and patient education. You should be comfortable teaching at the bedside and helping bedside nurses level up their skills.
• Collaborative Spirit: The ability to work seamlessly within a multidisciplinary team to ensure no detail is missed.

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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