Postpartum RN
Wichita, Kansas
Via Christi Hospital Saint Francis

Job Opportunity: RN Post Partum (Travel)

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Post Partum RN in the mother/baby unit
• Setting: Hospital mother/baby unit

Required Experience

• Specialty: RN Post Partum
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for specialty (no conflicting data)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Required Certifications and Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program, AHA/American Academy of Pediatrics)
• Current nursing license with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Driver’s License/State ID (valid, must match address requirements)

Required Training and Exams

• Ascension Cerner Test-Out (competency assessment)
• 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)
• Ascension Color Vision Test (updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, updated annually)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)
• MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding
• Ascension Nova StatStrip Training

Health and Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required for flu season (mask required if declined)
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Fit Test: Required annually (PAPR not completed onsite)
• Health Statement: Completed physical exam or statement of good health prior to assignment, updated annually

Background and Verification

• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (within 30 days prior to assignment)
• Employment Verification (past 7 years, updated annually)
• Education Verification (within 90 days prior to start)
• Professional References: At least two professional references required
• Ascension Profile (resume or professional profile)
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment documentation

Additional Notes

• Some onboarding checklists and attestations must be completed and uploaded prior to or at start
• Certain documents and verifications must be updated annually or if there is a break in service greater than 90 days
• Optional: Ascension Unit Specific Checklist and Hiring Manager Evaluation

This position requires a well-prepared RN with all certifications, immunizations, and verifications current and compliant with Ascension Health standards.