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Skills: Post-thoracic Surgery Care, Chest Tube Management, Pleural Drain Management, Respiratory Assessment, Oxygen Therapy
Your future role at a glance Location: Wichita, Kansas Facility Name: Ascension Via Christi Health Schedule: Full-Time This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Med…
Elk Grove Township, Illinois, United States · On-site
$265k–$310k/yr
Senior
Your future role at a glance Location: Elk Grove Village, IL Facility Name: Ascension Medical Group Schedule: Full-time Base salary: $265,000.00-$310,000.00 per year Productivity/RVU/Quality Incentives CME Allowance: $5,…
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Skills: Surgical technology, Sterile technique, Cardiovascular surgery assistance, Neuro surgery assistance, Instrument sterilization
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Registered Nurse Market Director Professional Development
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States · On-site
Mid level
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Skills: Patient care, Clinical documentation, Nursing care plans, Patient monitoring, Clinical judgment
Manage post-thoracic surgery patients and provide comprehensive nursing care for acute and chronic pulmonary conditions. Monitor chest tubes and respond to respiratory compromise using high-flow devices and ventilation.
Requirements
Requires a valid Registered Nurse license in Tennessee or a compact state and BLS certification. A diploma from an accredited nursing school is required, with ACLS certification needed within three months.
Full job description
Your future role at a glance
Location: Nashville, TN
Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West
Department: Pulmonary Post Thoracic Surgery
Schedule: Full-Time | Nights
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 97,000+ 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
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: pro-rated 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
How you’ll make an impact in this role
Manage post-thoracic surgery patients including lobectomy, pneumonectomy, VATS procedures, and chest wall surgeries
Close collaboration with the thoracic surgery team and pulmonary interventionalists.
Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with acute and chronic pulmonary conditions including lung cancer.
Monitor and manage chest tubes, pleural drains, and post-operative complications
Assess and respond to respiratory compromise, including oxygen therapy, high-flow devices, and non-invasive ventilation
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.
Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
What additional preferences we're seeking
Must obtain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification for this unit within the first 3 months.
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. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all.
Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025, Ascension provided $1.7 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs along with $1.8 billion of unreimbursed care for Medicare patients. Across 16 states and the District of Columbia, Ascension’s network encompasses approximately 97,300 associates, 25,300 aligned providers, 90 wholly owned or consolidated hospitals, and ownership interests in 29 additional hospitals through partnerships. Ascension also operates 22 senior living facilities and a variety of other care sites offering a range of healthcare services.
Offices: 101 South Hanley Rd., Suite 450, St. Louis, MO 63105, US · 4600 Edmundson Rd, St. Louis, MO 63134, US
Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all.
Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025, Ascension provided $1.7 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs along with $1.8 billion of unreimbursed care for Medicare patients. Across 16 states and the District of Columbia, Ascension’s network encompasses approximately 97,300 associates, 25,300 aligned providers, 90 wholly owned or consolidated hospitals, and ownership interests in 29 additional hospitals through partnerships. Ascension also operates 22 senior living facilities and a variety of other care sites offering a range of healthcare services.
Offices: 101 South Hanley Rd., Suite 450, St. Louis, MO 63105, US · 4600 Edmundson Rd, St. Louis, MO 63134, US