RN Unit Coordinator - Internal Medicine Telemetry

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Charge Nurse for Unit 46: Internal Medicine, Telemetry. You will oversee daily staffing, assignments, throughput, and clinical practice to ensure high-quality patient care.

You will guide staff through performance evaluations, coaching, and ensuring compliance with standards. The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and accountability for productivity and budget goals, with opportunities to advance in a continually improving unit focused on

Qualifications

• High School Graduate
• BSN degree required for hires after November 1, 2025; ADN hires before must enroll in BSN within 6 months and complete BSN by 3rd anniversary of hire.
• BLS certification and multi-state RN license with NCL expectation within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Provides charge nurse responsibilities, including assignments, throughput management, matrix staffing, 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 HR in performance management counseling and discipline of staff.
• Instructs staff and ensures compliance with standards through daily monitoring and performance management.
• Serves as a role model and mentor for clinical practice and patient/employee satisfaction.
• Takes responsibility for productivity targets and budget compliance.
• Leads unit performance improvement activities and outcomes.

Education

Bachelor Degree Nursing

Master Degree Nursing

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Charge Nurse for Unit 46: Internal Medicine, Telemetry. You will oversee daily staffing, assignments, throughput, and clinical practice to ensure high-quality patient care.

You will guide staff through performance evaluations, coaching, and ensuring compliance with standards. The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and accountability for productivity and budget goals, with opportunities to advance in a continually improving unit focused on