Registered Nurse / RN Labor & Delivery

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent in Topeka, KS is seeking a night shift, full-time Labor & Delivery/Mom-Baby Registered Nurse. You will provide coordinated, safe patient care for diverse populations under the Nurse Director.

The role emphasizes rapid assessment, goal setting, and care plan revision, with delegation of tasks to support optimal outcomes. You will adhere to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications

• Current Kansas RN Licensure.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer.
• Telemetry, ICU, and PCU require ACLS; Post-Surg requires Chemo within first year.
• 2-Year Degree.
• Specific Certifications are required within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safe patient care for diverse patient populations under the Nurse Director/Manager.
• Assess patient/family needs, develop and prioritize goals, and revise the plan of care to meet holistic needs.
• Delegate care to optimize patient outcomes.
• Adhere to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

Telemetry

ICU

PCU

Chemo

Microsoft Office

Education

2-Year Degree

4-Year Degree

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Labor & Delivery/Mom-Baby 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 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.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Telemetry, ICU, and PCU need ACLS, and Post-Surg needs Chemo. Completed within the first year of employment.
• 2-Year Degree
• Specific Certificationsare required within one year of hire

Preferred Job Requirements:

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