Registered Nurse / RN Float Pool

Ardent Health Services; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits

Wellness resources

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is seeking a night shift, full-time Float Pool Registered Nurse in Topeka, Kansas. The RN will coordinate safe patient care, assess patient needs, and continuously revise care plans while delegating tasks to the care team.

Licensure in Kansas and BLS/ACLS as required are essential, with oncology certification needed for post-surgery areas. Join a team committed to compassionate care, professional growth, and utilization of advanced technology to support patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Current Kansas RN Licensure required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS required for Telemetry, ICU and PCU units.
• Oncology certification required for post-surgery areas.
• All required certifications must be completed within first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safe patient care delivery under Nurse Director/Manager.
• Assess patient and family needs, set goals, and continually revise the care plan.
• Delegate care to team members to optimize outcomes.
• Adhere to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards.

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

BSN or 4-year degree

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Oncology certification (Post-Surgery)

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Float Pool Registered Nurse in Topeka, Kansas.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse works under the direction of the Nurse Director/Manager and is responsible for coordination of safe patient care delivery for specified and diverse patient populations.
• The RN assesses patient/family needs, develops and prioritizes patient goals, evaluates care delivery, and continually revised 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

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in nursing
• 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.
• Tele, ICU and PCU require ACLS
• Post Surgery requires oncology certification.
• All required certifications must be completed within first year of employment.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• At least one year recent experience in a similar healthcare setting.
• 4-Year Degree in related field
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).