Charge Nurse & Unit Coordinator — GI Lab Lead

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System's Bell Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as Unit Coordinator/Charge Nurse in the GI Lab/Endo unit. This full-time position involves managing assignments, throughput, staffing to the matrix, and guiding staff to meet patient care needs.

Candidates must have a BSN, with ADN nurses requiring BSN enrollment within 6 months and completion within three years; BLS certification and RN licensure are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BSN degree required upon hire; ADN nurses must enroll in BSN within 6 months and complete BSN within 3 years.
• Master's degree in Nursing preferred.

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

High School Graduate

Bachelor Degree Nursing (BSN)

ADN eligible with BSN enrollment within 6 months and BSN completion by 3rd anniversary

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System's Bell Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as Unit Coordinator/Charge Nurse in the GI Lab/Endo unit. This full-time position involves managing assignments, throughput, staffing to the matrix, and guiding staff to meet patient care needs.

Candidates must have a BSN, with ADN nurses requiring BSN enrollment within 6 months and completion within three years; BLS certification and RN licensure are required.