Cardiac Telemetry RN Unit Lead – Night Shift

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an RN Unit Coordinator for Cardiac Telemetry at Olathe Hospital. The role entails charge nurse duties, staff assignments, throughput management, and staff development in collaboration with the Nurse Manager.

Requirements include a high school diploma and a BSN degree (or progress toward BSN per policy). ADN nurses must pursue BSN within 6 months and complete it by the third anniversary. A Master’s in Nursing is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• BSN degree is required upon hire for Nurses hired after November 1, 2025; ADN prepared nurses must enroll in a BSN degree program within 6 months of hire date and complete BSN within three years.

Responsibilities

• Provides charge nurse responsibilities, including assignments, throughput management, and staffing to matrix.
• Responds to patient and staff needs and manages a patient care assignment as indicated by patient care needs.
• Assists with hiring, education and performance evaluation of staff; collaborates with Nurse Manager and HR on performance management and discipline.
• Instructs staff and ensures compliance with standards through daily monitoring and performance management.
• Acts as a role model and mentor for clinical practice excellence and patient and staff satisfaction.
• Maintains productivity targets and budget compliance; leads unit performance improvement activities and outcomes.

Education

BSN degree required

High School Diploma

ADN-to-BSN progression within 6 months

Master Degree in Nursing

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an RN Unit Coordinator for Cardiac Telemetry at Olathe Hospital. The role entails charge nurse duties, staff assignments, throughput management, and staff development in collaboration with the Nurse Manager.

Requirements include a high school diploma and a BSN degree (or progress toward BSN per policy). ADN nurses must pursue BSN within 6 months and complete it by the third anniversary. A Master’s in Nursing is preferred.