RN - Unit Coordinator - Cardiac Telemetry - Days

The University of Kansas Health System; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking an RN Unit Coordinator for the Cardiac Telemetry unit in Olathe. The role provides charge nurse leadership, staff assignments, and throughput management while ensuring high-quality patient care and staff development.

Responsibilities include collaboration with the Nurse Manager and HR on staff performance, coaching, and compliance with standards. BSN is required for hires after November 1, 2025, with ADN pathways for earlier hires.

Qualifications

• RN must hold active state license (RN)
• BSN degree required upon hire for hires after 11/01/2025
• ADN nurses must enroll in BSN within 6 months and complete within 3 years
• Master's degree in Nursing preferred if applicable

Responsibilities

• Provide charge nurse responsibilities including assignments and throughput management
• Manage a patient care assignment according to needs
• Assist with hiring, education, and performance evaluation
• Collaborate with Nurse Manager and HR on counseling and discipline
• Mentor staff to promote clinical practice excellence and satisfaction

Skills

Charge nurse responsibilities

Staff management

Throughput management

Performance coaching

Budget adherence

Education

BSN degree required

ADN with BSN in progress

Master's in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

BLS certification

RN licensure (State Board)

Job description

Position Title RN - Unit Coordinator - Cardiac Telemetry - Days Olathe 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 date, 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

Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: R-56032

Job Requisition ID: R-56032

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.

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.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.