Unit Coordinator & Charge Nurse Lead

Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Kansas Health System's Bell Hospital is seeking a Unit Coordinator to provide charge nurse responsibilities, assignments, throughput management, and staff mentoring in the Southwest KC market. The role supports hiring, education, and performance evaluation alongside the Nurse Manager.

BSN is required by hire for Southwest KC; ADN with BSN in progress is acceptable under the stated timeline. BLS certification and RN licensure are required.

Qualifications

• BSN required by hire for Southwest KC market locations.
• ADN prepared nurses hired before November 1, 2025 must be enrolled in a BSN degree program within 6 months and complete BSN by the third anniversary of hire date.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State or compact license.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provides charge nurse responsibilities, including assignments, throughput management, and staffing to matrix.
• 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 counseling and discipline of staff.
• Instructs staff and ensures compliance with standards through daily monitoring and performance management.
• Mentors staff for excellence in clinical practice and patient and employee satisfaction.
• Strives for productivity targets and budget compliance.
• Leads unit performance improvement activities and outcomes.

Education

High School Graduate

Bachelor Degree Nursing

Master Degree Nursing

Job description

Kansas Health System's Bell Hospital is seeking a Unit Coordinator to provide charge nurse responsibilities, assignments, throughput management, and staff mentoring in the Southwest KC market. The role supports hiring, education, and performance evaluation alongside the Nurse Manager.

BSN is required by hire for Southwest KC; ADN with BSN in progress is acceptable under the stated timeline. BLS certification and RN licensure are required.