Night ER Charge Nurse — Growth, Tuition Aid & Benefits

Ardent Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, KS is seeking a Night Shift, full-time Emergency Room Charge Registered Nurse to lead shift operations and ensure high-quality patient care.

As Charge RN you will supervise staff, coordinate admissions and procedures, and collaborate with the Nurse Manager to maintain safe, efficient care in a fast-paced ER setting. This role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth within a people-first health system.

Qualifications

• 2-year nursing degree or equivalent
• Current Kansas RN licensure
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire
• ACLS certification - unit specific
• Bachelor's degree preferred

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 diverse needs.
• The RN delegates care as appropriate to optimize patient outcomes.
• The RN adheres to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, KS is seeking a Night Shift, full-time Emergency Room Charge Registered Nurse to lead shift operations and ensure high-quality patient care.

As Charge RN you will supervise staff, coordinate admissions and procedures, and collaborate with the Nurse Manager to maintain safe, efficient care in a fast-paced ER setting. This role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth within a people-first health system.