Registered Nurse / RN IMC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, Kansas, is seeking a night shift Registered Nurse for the Intermediate Care Stepdown (IMC) Progressive Care Unit (PCU). The RN will coordinate safe patient care and work under the Nurse Director/Manager.

Qualifications include an active Kansas RN license and an Associate’s degree in nursing; ACLS and BLS within 14 days of hire. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Current Kansas RN Licensure.
• Associate’s degree in nursing required; Bachelor’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safe patient care for IMC/PCU patients.
• Assess patient/family needs; develop and revise care plans.
• Delegate care to optimize patient outcomes in accordance with policy.

Skills

BLS certified

ACLS certified

Nursing care coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

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).