Charge Nurse & Unit Coordinator: Lead Throughput

OMC Olathe Medical Center, Inc.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System – Olathe Campus is looking for a Unit Coordinator/Charge Nurse for Pre/Post Surgery days. In this role you will provide charge nurse leadership, assign staff, manage throughput and ensure patient flow aligns with the staffing matrix.

You will collaborate with the Nurse Manager and HR on performance management and staff development, mentor peers, monitor quality and safety, and drive unit performance improvements while meeting productivity and budget targets.

Qualifications

• High School graduate required.
• BSN degree required by hire date; ADN nurses must enroll in BSN within 6 months and complete within 3 years.
• Nurses hired after November 1, 2025 must have BSN upon hire.
• Strong leadership and performance management skills.

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.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Skills

RN experience

Charge nurse experience

Team leadership

BLS certified

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's in Nursing

BSN degree required by hire (post-2025)

ADN path with BSN deadline

Master of Science in Nursing

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System – Olathe Campus is looking for a Unit Coordinator/Charge Nurse for Pre/Post Surgery days. In this role you will provide charge nurse leadership, assign staff, manage throughput and ensure patient flow aligns with the staffing matrix.

You will collaborate with the Nurse Manager and HR on performance management and staff development, mentor peers, monitor quality and safety, and drive unit performance improvements while meeting productivity and budget targets.