Registered Nurse / RN IMC

Ardent Health Services; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Topeka, Kansas is seeking a night shift, full-time, Intermediate Care Stepdown (IMC) Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse. The team collaborates at The University of Kansas Health System St.

Francis Campus, a historic facility with 378 licensed beds, serving the community with compassionate care. The RN coordinates safe patient care, assesses needs, and updates care plans to address biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational goals.

Qualifications

• Active Kansas RN license.
• Associate’s degree in nursing required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS certification required for Tele, ICU and PCU.
• Oncology certification required post-surgery.
• All certifications completed within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safe patient care delivery for specified and diverse patient populations.
• Assess patient/family needs, develop and prioritize goals, and update the plan of care.
• Delegate care to optimize patient outcomes while adhering to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

ACLS certification

Oncology certification

BLS certification

Kansas RN licensure

Education

Current Kansas RN Licensure

Associate’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Intermediate Care Stepdown (IMC) Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Topeka, Kansas.

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 functions 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

Job Requirements:

• Current Kansas RN Licensure.
• Associate’s degree in nursing
• 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 the first year of employment.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• At least one year recent experience in a similar healthcare setting.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).