Cardiac Telemetry RN Unit Coordinator – Day Shift Leader

University of Kansas Medical Center; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking an RN Unit Coordinator for the Cardiac Telemetry unit at Olathe Hospital. The role covers charge nurse duties, assignments, throughput management, and staffing to the matrix, working closely with the Nurse Manager and Human Resources on staff performance and discipline.

The position emphasizes mentoring, adherence to standards, productivity targets, and unit performance improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate
• Bachelor Degree Nursing
• BSN required upon hire for Southwest KC Market Locations: Nurses hired after November 1, 2025, BSN degree is required upon hire. For ADN prepared nurses hired before November 1, 2025, must be enrolled in a BSN degree program within 6 months of hire date, must complete BSN degree by the third anniversary of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provides charge nurse responsibilities, including assignments, management of throughput, staffing to matrix, and responding to patient and staff needs.
• Manages a patient care assignment as indicated by patient care needs.
• Assists with hiring, education and performance evaluation of the staff.
• Works with the Nurse Manager and Human Resources in performance management counseling and discipline of staff.
• Instructs staff and ensures compliance with standards through daily on-going monitoring and performance management.
• Serves as a role model and mentor for excellence in clinical practice and patient and employee satisfaction.
• Takes personal responsibility for achieving productivity targets and budget compliance.
• Has primary involvement and responsibility for unit performance improvement activities and outcomes.

Education

Bachelor Degree Nursing

Master Degree Nursing

BSN required upon hire by 2025

Job description

University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking an RN Unit Coordinator for the Cardiac Telemetry unit at Olathe Hospital. The role covers charge nurse duties, assignments, throughput management, and staffing to the matrix, working closely with the Nurse Manager and Human Resources on staff performance and discipline.

The position emphasizes mentoring, adherence to standards, productivity targets, and unit performance improvements.