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Licensed Practical Nurse Primary Care

Ascension Health

Wichita, KSFull-time$22.75–29.45/hrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$22.75–29.45/hr
Location
Wichita, KS
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS Provider CertificationKansas Practical Nurse Credential

Job overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse in Ascension Medical Group’s Wichita primary care setting delivers patient care under clinical leadership. The role monitors patient well-being, administers medications and treatments, performs diagnostic tests and therapeutic services, and educates patients and families to support self-care after discharge. The schedule is full-time on the day shift. Required credentials include a Kansas practical/vocational nurse credential and BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient CarePatient MonitoringMedication AdministrationDiagnostic TestingPatient Education

Qualifications

BLS Provider CertificationKansas Practical Nurse CredentialHigh School Diploma or 1 Year Applicable Experience

Benefits

Tuition Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Wichita, KS

  • Facility: Ascension Medical Group

  • Specialty: Primary Care

  • Schedule: Day Shift l Full time

#NextGenHealthcare

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Deliver compassionate patient care under the guidance of clinical leadership, ensuring every action aligns with the highest safety and licensing standards.

  • Monitor and assess patient well-being to provide real-time updates to the care team, directly influencing the accuracy of treatment plans.

  • Administer medications and treatments with precision, vigilantly observing patient responses to ensure a safe and effective recovery process.

  • Execute vital diagnostic tests and therapeutic services that provide the essential data needed for informed clinical decision-making.

  • Empower patients and families through personalized education, preparing them for a confident transition to self-care and long-term health post-discharge.

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.

  • Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

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.

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Min Salary: 22.75

Max Salary 29.45

How this job compares

Set against the 9,997 open Licensed Practical Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$22.75–29.45/hr
  • Kansas median$28–36/hr55 hourly ranges
  • US median$28–35/hr5,474 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $26.10/hr, is 18% below the Kansas median midpoint ($32/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Licensed Practical Nurse hourly ranges in Kansas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 129 open Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Kansas and 9,997 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Kansas
Experience
Licensed Practical Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median (2,583 postings).
Education
21 of the 9,997 open Licensed Practical Nurse jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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