RN Charge Nurse & Unit Leader

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System seeks a Charge Nurse to lead a nursing unit, assign staff, and manage throughput in a demanding environment. You will collaborate with the Nurse Manager and HR on staff development, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions as needed.

You’ll model clinical excellence, oversee productivity against budget, and drive unit-level performance improvement while ensuring compliance with standards and patient safety.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; new hires must obtain BSN by date stated and ADN holders must enroll within 6 months.
• Current RN licensure in Kansas or Missouri or multi-state license per compact.
• BLS certification is required at hire.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides charge nurse responsibilities, including assignments, throughput management, and staff support.
• Manages a patient care assignment based on patient care needs.
• Assists with hiring, education and performance evaluations.
• Collaborates with Nurse Manager and HR for counseling and discipline when needed.
• Instructs staff to ensure compliance with standards via ongoing monitoring and performance management.
• Acts as a role model and mentor for clinical practice and patient/staff satisfaction.
• Takes responsibility for productivity targets and budget compliance.
• Leads unit performance improvement activities and outcomes.

Skills

Staff leadership

Clinical supervision

Performance coaching

Budget awareness

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

BSN degree by 2025 for new hires

ADN acceptable prior to 2025

RN license (multi-state)

BLS certification

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System seeks a Charge Nurse to lead a nursing unit, assign staff, and manage throughput in a demanding environment. You will collaborate with the Nurse Manager and HR on staff development, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions as needed.

You’ll model clinical excellence, oversee productivity against budget, and drive unit-level performance improvement while ensuring compliance with standards and patient safety.