ICU Night Charge RN - PRN (Topeka)

Ardent; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent in Topeka, KS seeks a night shift Charge Registered Nurse (ICU) on a PRN basis. The RN oversees shift management, assigns patients, and provides clinical support under the Nurse Manager. You will mentor staff and participate in performance reviews while ensuring care quality and patient safety.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, active Kansas RN license, BLS and ACLS (unit-specific). Prefer 4-year degree and prior critical care experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current Nursing License in the State of Kansas
• 2-year degree
• Current Kansas RN licensure
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
• ACLS certification- unit specific

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, is responsible for the overall shift management and monitoring of the quality of care for his/her designated area.
• The Charge RN serves as a liaison to keep the Nurse Manager and House Supervisor apprised of major occurrences and needs of the unit. Provides first level supervision, makes patient assignment every shift and provides clinical support to nursing personnel (e.g. assuming patient load, assisting with admissions/procedures, etc.) and problem identification/solving of patient care issues.
• The Charge Nurse assists in mentoring of new associates, academic partners and participates in annual performance review process. Performs other duties as assigned.
• The RN assesses patient/family needs, develops and priorities patient goals, evaluates care delivery, and continually revises the plan of care to meet the biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and educational needs of the patient/family.
• The RN delegates care as appropriate to optimize patient outcomes.
• The RN adheres to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.

Education

2-year nursing degree

4 year degree (preferred)

Job description

Ardent in Topeka, KS seeks a night shift Charge Registered Nurse (ICU) on a PRN basis. The RN oversees shift management, assigns patients, and provides clinical support under the Nurse Manager. You will mentor staff and participate in performance reviews while ensuring care quality and patient safety.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, active Kansas RN license, BLS and ACLS (unit-specific). Prefer 4-year degree and prior critical care experience.