# Registered Nurse Adult Behavioral Health at Ascension > Open job at Ascension in Wichita, United States. Workplace: On-site. Source: Nurse Jobs World, https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/ascension-registered-nurse-adult-behavioral-health-3aqo0e2 Posted 11 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 12 November 2026. ## Facts - Company: [Ascension](https://nursejobsworld.com/companies/ascension) - Location: Wichita, United States - Workplace: On-site - Employment type: Full-time - Local language: Not required - Not mentioned in the job post: salary, visa sponsorship, relocation, where you can apply from ## Job description #### Your future role at a glance - **Location:** Wichita, KS - **Facility:** Ascension Via Christi St Joseph - **Department:** Adult Psychiatry Nursing Unit - **Schedule:** Day-Shift | Full-Time - **Sign-on Bonus:** $10,000.00 #### How you’ll make an impact in this role - Direct holistic patient recovery by performing comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments that capture the full picture of a patient's physical and mental well-being. - Design individualized care pathways by developing and evolving nursing plans that align with the broader treatment team's goals to ensure every patient has a clear road to stability. - Facilitate therapeutic breakthroughs by leading group therapy sessions and implementing evidence-based interventions that empower patients to develop healthy coping mechanisms. - Advocate as a clinical expert within multidisciplinary team conferences, ensuring that nursing insights directly influence the evolution of the patient's treatment and safety. - Monitor and pivot care strategies by continuously evaluating patient responses to treatment, allowing for real-time adjustments that reflect the patient's current status and needs. #### 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 Kansas Board of Nursing required. **Education:** - Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR professional licensure at time of hire required. #### 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 #### 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. **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)](https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or [EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish)](https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster. **Fraud prevention notice** Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. **E-Verify statement** Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click [here](https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify) for more information. ## How to apply Apply on the job page, https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/ascension-registered-nurse-adult-behavioral-health-3aqo0e2: its Apply button opens the employer's own application page. ## More jobs from Ascension - [Registered Nurse Senior Behavioral Health](https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/ascension-registered-nurse-senior-behavioral-health-ch3bvcn): Ascension, Wichita, United States. On-site. Posted 12 November 2026. - [Neurology NP](https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/ascension-neurology-np-b9osz9b): Ascension, Pensacola, United States. On-site. Posted 12 November 2026. - [Registered Nurse Intermediate Care](https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/ascension-registered-nurse-intermediate-care-esjl17g): Ascension, Austin, United States. On-site. 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