Registered Nurse Clinical Educator
Your future role at a glance
Location: Wichita, KSFacility: Ascension Via Christi, St FrancisDepartment/Speciality: Pediatrics EducationSchedule: Day shift | PRN schedule 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
- Retirement: 403(b) plan Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
How you’ll make an impact in this role
- Design and champion evidence-based educational programs that empower our nursing staff to deliver the highest standard of pediatric patient care.
- Partner with clinical leadership to identify knowledge gaps, ensuring our teams are consistently prepared for the evolving complexities of the healthcare landscape.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of clinical learning initiatives by measuring real-world outcomes, ensuring every training hour translates to improved bedside excellence.
- Consult on organization-wide professional development standards, acting as a strategic architect for the "highest-extent-of-licensure" practice model.
- Streamline competency-based assessments to create a seamless, supportive growth journey for both new and veteran clinical staff.
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.
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing.
- Required professional licensure at time of hire.
What additional preferences we're seeking
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): Advanced academic preparation is essential for the design and oversight of our professional development frameworks.
- Proven Pediatric Expertise: 3+ years of hands-on pediatric clinical experience to ensure credibility and subject matter mastery when teaching our specialized teams.