Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Wichita, Kansas
Via Christi Hospital Saint Francis

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position in the Emergency Room specialty.
• Facility is part of a large hospital system in Wichita, KS.

Required Credentials and Certifications

Licenses & Verification (Required for Submission)

• Current nursing license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Driver's License or State ID (must be current and match address on file).
• Resume/Profile.
• At least two professional references.

Certifications (Required for Onboarding)

• BLS (AHA certified)
• PALS (AHA certified)
• ACLS (AHA certified)
• TNCC (renewed every 4 years)
• NIH Certification (Group A yearly, Groups B-F every 2 years)
• CPI/MOAB High Risk Online Portion (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or MOAB De-Escalation Course)

Testing & Exams (Required for Onboarding)

• Ascension Cerner Test-Out (Cerner test results and training checklist with signed attestation)
• Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, updated yearly)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80% passing score, updated as of Dec 2023)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical specialty, updated annually)

Health & Immunization Requirements (Required for Onboarding)

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Recent testing required with annual TB questionnaire
• Positive PPD requires negative chest X-ray within 1 year and TB questionnaire (optional for onboarding)
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers, preferred prior to start, updated annually
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start, updated annually

Additional Onboarding Requirements

• Ascension Badge Photo: Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations
• Ascension Onboarding Education Attestation: Completion of pre-hire education modules
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding: Completed onsite
• Ascension Nova StatStrip: Pre-hire modules for non-allied positions
• Ascension Criminal Background Check: Includes SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check, updated annually
• Ascension EPLS: Updated within 90 days of start
• Ascension Education Verification: Verification of clinical education within 90 days of start
• Ascension Employment Verification: Verification of employment for past 7 years, updated annually
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment: Provided upon initial assignment and updates for extensions

Optional Credentials

• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (uploaded by unit leader within a week)
• CPI/MOAB High Risk On-Site Portion (completed at orientation)
• Positive PPD - Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire (optional for onboarding)
• Hiring Manager Evaluation (post-assignment)
• Ascension Name Change Document (legal documentation)

This position requires thorough credentialing, certifications, and health documentation to ensure compliance with hospital and regulatory standards. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks, suitable for healthcare professionals seeking a mid-term assignment in an emergency room setting.