Registered Nurse / RN Post Partum Labor &Delivery

Ardent Health Services; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, KS seeks a day shift, full-time Post Partum / Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse to coordinate safe patient care and support families through the perinatal journey.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, prioritizing goals, and collaborating with the care team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care while adhering to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act. Excellent patient-centered approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in nursing is required.
• Current Kansas RN licensure is required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS required for Tele, ICU, and PCU units.
• Oncology certification required after post-surgery.
• All required certifications completed within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safe patient care delivery for specified populations.
• Assess patient/family needs and prioritize goals.
• Delegate care to optimize patient outcomes.
• Adhere to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

BLS certification

Kansas RN Licensure

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Tools

MS Office

ACLS

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Post Partum /Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse in Topeka, Kansas.

Why Join Us?

• 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:

• 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 the first year of employment

Preferred Job Requirements:

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