Behavioral Health RN
Wichita, Kansas
KSWIC Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita

Job Opportunity: RN Behavioral Health

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Night Shift)

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on an inpatient adult behavioral health unit.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kansas
• Minimum of 2 years of behavioral health nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Completion of CPI or MOAB High Risk Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Valid Driver’s License

Health and Safety Requirements

• Documentation of immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
  • Two Varicella vaccines, serological immunity, or documented history (no declinations accepted).
  • Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement).
  • 2-Step PPD or IGRA testing for tuberculosis with required follow-up documentation.
  • Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite).
  • Annual health statement or physical exam confirming good health.
  • 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.

Onboarding and Compliance

• Submission of professional resume/profile and at least two professional references prior to assignment.
• Completion of criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and other required screenings within 90 days of start.
• Completion of employment and education verifications relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start.
• Completion of Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding and related pre-hire modules.
• Submission of signed assignment agreement and confirmation of assignment documents.
• Submission of a forward-facing badge photo with white or blue background (no alterations).
• Completion of Ascension Skills Checklist for specialty within one year of start and updated annually.
• Completion of Ascension Color Vision test prior to start and updated every 3 years.

Additional Notes

• Optional: Ascension Unit Specific Checklist may be required by unit leader within one week of start.
• Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized behavioral health setting with comprehensive onboarding and compliance requirements to ensure quality and safety.