**Details** **● Department:** Medical Surgical **● Schedule:** Part Time, 20 hrs, Schedule Varies per unit needs, Primary Dayshift M-F, but will need to rotate to round on new hires and staff on off shifts and weekends **● Hospital:** Ascension Via Christi St Joseph **● Location:** Wichita Kansas Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University. **Benefits** + **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:** 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._ **Responsibilities** Serve as a clinical, quality, evidence-based practice and patient safety expert. Develop caregivers in specific clinical areas in collaboration with clinical leaders. Drive nursing quality indicators and evidence-based practice guidelines to improve patient outcomes. + Partner with clinical leaders to serve as a resource and supports caregivers to improve outcomes. Assist in identifying opportunities to improve quality and safety outcomes. + Collaborate with clinical leaders and clinical professional development in identifying gaps and developing plans to improve professional growth, skills and competencies. + Support clinical leaders in aggregating and interpreting various quality/patient safety data with a focus on using data to drive improved care outcomes and nursing practice. + Guide the implementation of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) projects, including the revision of order sets and practice guidelines at the unit or division level. + Aide in the analysis of research outcomes and devise strategies for their incorporation into evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. + Conduct unit rounds with a focus on coaching and mentoring in partnership with clinical leadership. **Requirements** Licensure / Certification / Registration: + BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Red Cross or American Heart Association accepted. + Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Education: + Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school/college of nursing required. Work Experience: + 2 years applicable experience required. + 5 years preferred. **Additional Preferences** BSN required 3-5 years RN experience preferred Masters in related Healthcare preferred **Why Join Our Team** 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. 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