Perioperative Services Charge Nurse

The University of Kansas Health System; Great Bend (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System - Great Bend is seeking a Perioperative Services Charge Nurse to lead nursing operations in the Great Bend facility. You will oversee assignments, throughput, staffing to matrix, and respond to patient and staff needs while maintaining high-quality care.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, assisting with hiring and performance evaluations, and collaborating with the Nurse Manager to meet productivity and budget goals.

Qualifications

• Must have RN license (state).
• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Preferred BSN or higher degree.
• 2+ years clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides charge nurse responsibilities including assignments and throughput management.
• Manages a patient care assignment and collaborates with Nurse Manager.
• Assists with hiring, education and performance evaluation.
• Instructs staff and ensures compliance with standards.
• Mentors staff and drives productivity and budget compliance.
• Responsible for unit performance improvement activities.

Skills

Charge nurse leadership

Staff management

Throughput management

Performance coaching

RN license

CPR/BLS

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

## Perioperative Services Charge NurseApplylocations: Great Bend, KStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-55757# Position TitlePerioperative Services Charge NurseGreat Bend Hospital## Position Summary / Career Interest:The Unit Coordinator-GB provides charge nurse responsibilities, including assignments, management of throughput, staffing to matrix, and responding to patient and staff needs, while also managing a patient care assignment as indicated by patient care needs.**Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions*** 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.* Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.* These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. **Required Education and Experience*** High School Graduate* Associate Degree Nursing **Preferred Education and Experience*** Bachelor Degree Nursing* Master Degree Nursing* 2 or more years Clinical Experience **Required Licensure and Certification*** CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS* Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing **Preferred Licensure and Certification*** Professional Nursing Certification ## Time Type:Full time## Job Requisition ID:R-55757### Important information for you to know as you apply:* The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. *See also* Diversity, Equity & Inclusion*.** The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].* Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.