Charge Nurse (Primary)

NKC Health; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NKC Health in North Kansas City is seeking passionate nurses to provide advanced renal and dialysis care in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Nursing, along with experience in medical/surgical and telemetry settings.

This role emphasizes quality patient interactions with a manageable 4:1 patient ratio. Required licenses include RN (State of Missouri), BLS, and ACLS certifications. Join us to make a meaningful impact in patient care!

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of medical/surgical experience, with telemetry/critical care preferred.
• Required: RN license in Missouri, BLS, ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent holistic care based on nursing process.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Renal and dialysis care

Telemetry monitoring

Basic EKG

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelors in Nursing

Masters in Nursing

Job description

SUMMARY

SUMMARY: If you're passionate about progressive care nursing, enjoy working in a collaborative and well-supported environment, and are looking for a hospital that truly values its nurses, focusing strongly on renal and dialysis patients, telemetry monitoring, and specialized procedures, our unit provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth and meaningful patient impact. Specialized Care: Our unit provides advanced renal and dialysis care, including hemodialysis, continuous cycler peritoneal dialysis (CCPD), and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). Nurses on our unit are highly trained in telemetry, ensuring close monitoring and optimal patient outcomes. With a 4:1 patient ratio, we ensure manageable workloads, allowing for high-quality care and better patient interactions. Our unit thrives on strong interdisciplinary collaboration, working closely with physicians, dialysis specialists, and other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care.

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Nurse Director/charge nurse patients and families are provided competent holistic care based on nursing process.

EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE: One year medical/surgical experience, telemetry/critical care preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS

SPECIAL SKILLS: Basic EKG.

OTHER

OTHER: Basic computer skills.

LICENSE/CERT

LICENSE/CERT: Required: RN (Registered Nurse) State of Missouri, BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association), ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association).

EDUCATION

EDUCATION: Required: Bachelors - Nursing, Preferred: Masters - Nursing.