Charge Registered Nurse / RN ER

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus is seeking a full-time Emergency Room Charge Registered Nurse for night shifts in Topeka, Kansas. The ideal candidate will manage shift activities, supervise nursing personnel, and ensure quality patient care standards.

This position requires a 2-year degree, current Kansas RN licensure, and necessary BLS and ACLS certifications. Preference will be given to those with relevant experience in healthcare settings and those who hold a 4-year degree.

Qualifications

• Current Kansas RN licensure is required.
• BLS certification obtained within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS certification required based on unit specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall shift activities and patient care quality.
• Serve as a communication link with Nurse Manager and House Supervisor.
• Mentor new staff and participate in performance reviews.
• Evaluate and revise patient care plans regularly.
• Delegate care to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Patient care management

Nursing supervision

Problem solving

Patient assessment

Education

2-year degree

4-year degree

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a Night shift, full-time, Emergency Room (ER) Charge Registered Nurse in Topeka, Kansas.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall shift management and monitoring of the quality of care for the designated area under the direction of the Nurse Manager.
• Serve as a liaison to keep the Nurse Manager and House Supervisor apprised of major occurrences and unit needs, provide first‑level supervision, make patient assignments each shift, and provide clinical support to nursing personnel (e.g., assuming patient load, assisting with admissions/procedures, etc.) and problem‑identification/solving of patient‑care issues.
• Assist in mentoring new associates and academic partners, and participate in the annual performance review process. Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assess patient/family needs, develop and prioritize patient goals, evaluate care delivery, and continually revise the plan of care to meet the biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and educational needs of the patient/family.
• Delegate care as appropriate to optimize patient outcomes.
• Adhere to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• 2‑year degree
• Current Kansas RN licensure
• BLS certification obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer
• ACLS certification, unit specific

Preferred Job Requirements:

• 4‑year degree
• Preference given to RNs with experience in a similar healthcare setting