Charge Nurse: Labor & Delivery RN (Day Shift)

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an RN Unit Coordinator for the Labor and Delivery unit in Great Bend, daytime hours, full-time. The role emphasizes coordinating patient care, managing staffing to meet throughput needs, and directing nursing operations under clinical supervision.

Responsibilities include supervising throughputs, participating in hiring and staff education, and ensuring adherence to clinical standards.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Associate Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
• Master Degree in Nursing.
• 2 or more years clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides charge nurse responsibilities, including assignments, management of throughput, staffing to matrix.
• 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.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Education

High School Graduate

Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Preferred

Bachelor Degree Nursing (BSN)

Master Degree Nursing (MSN)

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an RN Unit Coordinator for the Labor and Delivery unit in Great Bend, daytime hours, full-time. The role emphasizes coordinating patient care, managing staffing to meet throughput needs, and directing nursing operations under clinical supervision.

Responsibilities include supervising throughputs, participating in hiring and staff education, and ensuring adherence to clinical standards.