RN Unit Coordinator - Neuro/ENT: Charge Nurse & Mentor

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking an experienced Unit Coordinator (RN) for the Neuro/ ENT unit. This role provides charge nurse leadership, manages throughput, staffing to matrix, and mentors staff to ensure high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include overseeing patient assignments, participating in hiring and performance evaluations, and collaborating with Nurse Manager and HR on performance management to drive productivity and budget targets.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• BSN degree required; ADN nurses must enroll in BSN within 6 months and complete by third anniversary of hire.
• Preferred: Master Degree in Nursing; 2+ years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides charge nurse responsibilities, including assignments, throughput management, 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 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 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.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff management

Throughput management

Performance counseling

Clinical mentorship

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

BSN required by 2025

Master of Nursing

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking an experienced Unit Coordinator (RN) for the Neuro/ ENT unit. This role provides charge nurse leadership, manages throughput, staffing to matrix, and mentors staff to ensure high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include overseeing patient assignments, participating in hiring and performance evaluations, and collaborating with Nurse Manager and HR on performance management to drive productivity and budget targets.