Charge Nurse & Unit Performance Lead

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead and coordinate patient care on a unit. The role emphasizes assignments, throughput management, staffing to the matrix, and addressing patient and staff needs.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, assisting with hiring and evaluations, and partnering with HR for performance counseling. The position also focuses on standard compliance, staff education, and driving unit performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Leadership and staff supervision experience.
• Ability to manage throughputs and staffing to a matrix.
• Experience with performance management and disciplinary processes.
• Mentoring and role-modeling clinical excellence and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide charge nurse responsibilities including assignments and throughput management.
• Manage a patient care assignment based on patient needs.
• Assist with hiring, education, and staff performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with Nurse Manager and HR on performance counseling and discipline.
• Instruct staff to meet standards through ongoing monitoring and performance management.
• Serve as a role model for clinical practice and satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing management

Performance evaluation

Coaching/Mentoring

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

High School Diploma

Master Degree in Nursing

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead and coordinate patient care on a unit. The role emphasizes assignments, throughput management, staffing to the matrix, and addressing patient and staff needs.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, assisting with hiring and evaluations, and partnering with HR for performance counseling. The position also focuses on standard compliance, staff education, and driving unit performance improvements.