RN - Unit Coordinator - Cardiac Telemetry - Days

kansashealthsystem; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Olathe is seeking an RN Unit Coordinator for Cardiac Telemetry (Days) to lead unit operations, manage patient assignments, and support staffing in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes staff development, compliance with standards, and active involvement in performance improvement and productivity targets.

Qualifications

• RN licensure and BLS certification are required.
• BSN degree required upon hire for certain hires; ADN nurses must enroll in BSN within 6 months and complete within 3 years.
• Full-time day shift position at Olathe Hospital.
• Minimum education includes High School Diploma and RN licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide charge nurse responsibilities including assignments and throughput management.
• Manage patient care assignments as indicated by patient care needs.
• Assist with hiring, education and performance evaluations of staff.
• Collaborate with Nurse Manager and HR on performance counseling and discipline.
• Instruct staff and ensure compliance with standards through monitoring and performance management.
• Serve as a role model and mentor for clinical practice and patient satisfaction.
• Aim to achieve productivity targets and budget compliance.
• Lead unit performance improvement activities and outcomes.
• Ensure the unit meets professional, clinical and technical competencies.

Skills

Staff management

Performance management

Mentoring

Clinical leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

MSN (preferred)

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Title

RN - Unit Coordinator - Cardiac Telemetry - DaysOlathe Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Provides charge nurse responsibilities, including assignments, management of throughput, staffing to matrix, and responding to patient and staff needs. Manages a patient care assignment as indicated by patient care needs. Assists with hiring, education and performance evaluation of the staff. Works with the Nurse Manager and Human Resources in performance management counseling and discipline of staff. Instructs staff and ensures compliance with standards through daily on-going monitoring and performance management. Serves as a role model and mentor for excellence in clinical practice and patient and employee satisfaction. Takes personal responsibility for achieving productivity targets and budget compliance. Has primary involvement and responsibility for unit performance improvement activities and outcomes.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Provides charge nurse responsibilities, including assignments, management of throughput, staffing to matrix, and responding to patient and staff needs.
• Manages a patient care assignment as indicated by patient care needs.
• Assists with hiring, education and performance evaluation of the staff.
• Works with the Nurse Manager and Human Resources in performance management counseling and discipline of staff.
• Instructs staff and ensures compliance with standards through daily on-going monitoring and performance management.
• Serves as a role model and mentor for excellence in clinical practice and patient and employee satisfaction.
• Takes personal responsibility for achieving productivity targets and budget compliance.
• Has primary involvement and responsibility for unit performance improvement activities and outcomes.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Bachelor Degree Nursing
• Southwest KC Market Locations: Nurses hired after November 1, 2025, BSN degree is required upon hire. For ADN prepared nurses hired before November 1, 2025, must be enrolled in a BSN degree program within 6 months of hire, must complete BSN degree by the third anniversary of hire date.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master Degree Nursing
• 2 or more years of clinical experience

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing or compact license

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Professional Nursing Certification

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-56032

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.