IR Unit Coordinator & Charge Nurse – Lead & Improve Care

The University of Kansas Health System; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Olathe, KS is seeking a Unit Coordinator/Charge Nurse for Interventional Radiology. This full-time role leads nursing teams, assigns shifts, and manages patient flow to meet throughput targets while ensuring quality care.

Requires a BSN with RN licensure and BLS; ADN nurses must enroll in BSN within 6 months of hire and complete it by the third anniversary. Master’s in Nursing preferred with 2+ years of clinical leadership experience.

Qualifications

• RN leadership and coordination experience preferred.
• BSN required upon hire for Southwest KC market locations; ADN nurses must enroll in BSN within 6 months and complete BSN by 3rd anniversary.
• High School Diploma and Bachelor of Science in Nursing are required.

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.

Skills

Staff coordination

Throughput management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor Degree Nursing

High School Graduate

BSN required upon hire

Master Degree Nursing

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System in Olathe, KS is seeking a Unit Coordinator/Charge Nurse for Interventional Radiology. This full-time role leads nursing teams, assigns shifts, and manages patient flow to meet throughput targets while ensuring quality care.

Requires a BSN with RN licensure and BLS; ADN nurses must enroll in BSN within 6 months of hire and complete it by the third anniversary. Master’s in Nursing preferred with 2+ years of clinical leadership experience.