Charge Nurse Unit Leader — Throughput & Mentoring

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a charge nurse with leadership responsibilities for the Cambridge 8th floor Internal Medicine PCU. The role includes staff assignments, throughput management, performance coaching, and budget accountability.

Required: BSN, BLS, and RN license with 2+ years of clinical experience. ADN holders must pursue BSN within 6 months and complete within 3 years. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• BSN required by hire for Southwest KC location; ADN nurses must enroll in BSN within 6 months and complete BSN within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provides charge nurse responsibilities, including assignments and throughput management.
• Manages a patient care assignment based on patient care needs.
• Assists with hiring, education and performance evaluation of staff.
• Works with Nurse Manager and HR on performance management and discipline.
• Instructs staff to ensure standards compliance through daily monitoring.
• Mentors staff for clinical excellence and staff satisfaction.
• Aims to meet productivity targets and budget requirements.
• Leads unit performance improvement activities and outcomes.
• Performs professional, clinical and technical competencies for the unit.

Education

High School Graduate

Bachelor Degree Nursing

Master Degree Nursing

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a charge nurse with leadership responsibilities for the Cambridge 8th floor Internal Medicine PCU. The role includes staff assignments, throughput management, performance coaching, and budget accountability.

Required: BSN, BLS, and RN license with 2+ years of clinical experience. ADN holders must pursue BSN within 6 months and complete within 3 years. Equal opportunity employer.