Unit Coordinator (RN) - Labor and Delivery

Kansas Health System; Great Bend, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Unit Coordinator (RN) for Labor and Delivery at Great Bend Hospital. The charge nurse leads the unit, coordinates patient care, and collaborates with physicians to ensure high-quality care.

This full-time day shift role requires ADN or higher, RN license, BLS, and previous leadership experience. You will mentor staff, manage staffing, and participate in performance improvement in a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• RN license and nursing degree required by state.
• Experience in leadership roles in nursing preferred.
• ADN required; BSN/MSN preferred.
• CPR/AED/BLS certification as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide charge nurse responsibilities including assignments and staffing.
• Manage a patient care assignment based on patient care needs.
• Assist with hiring, education and performance evaluations of staff.
• Coordinate with Nurse Manager and HR on staff performance and discipline.
• Instruct staff and ensure compliance with standards through monitoring and feedback.
• Mentor staff to uphold clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.
• Ensure productivity targets and budget compliance.
• Participate in unit performance improvement activities.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Care coordination

Staff management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

High School Diploma

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing

Job description

Unit Coordinator (RN) - Labor and Delivery

Our nurses are leaders and decision makers, working closely with physicians to provide the best care and most advanced treatments. On our team, you’ll work in an environment of respect and professionalism, and you’ll have the support to advance your nursing career in the direction you choose. Find out more about the wide variety of opportunities for nurses at The University of Kansas Health System.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

Job ID: R-12599 Job Type: Full time Site Location: Great Bend Hospital Work Shift: Days - Full Time

Position Summary / Career Interest: The Charge nurse is a registered nurse who is responsible for the operation of the nursing unit over a specific time period. The charge nurse must have a strong foundation of clinical knowledge and skills on which to base judgments and make decisions, organizing abilities to direct nursing tasks and operations, and interpersonal skills to facilitate communication and the work of others. The charge nurse provides ongoing coordination of work and resources as necessary to meet changing requirements in the work environment. The charge nurse evaluates individual and collective outcomes of the patient care provided during their shift, compares patient care delivery to accepted standards, adjusts assignment of resources as necessary, and reports changing needs and outcomes to the health care staff. You could then incorporate some of these items into the responsibilities listed below.

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
• Associate Degree Nursing

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree Nursing
• Master Degree Nursing
• 2 or more years Clinical Experience

Required Licensure and Certification

• CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Professional Nursing Certification

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

The main reason I love coming to work is because of the amazing team. We promote a nursing culture that encourages kindness and teamwork, and I absolutely love that about our hospital. – Riley Ferree, RN

Our robust medical, dental and vision package allows you to choose options that are best for your family. We offer life, disability, and accident insurance plus voluntary offerings such as critical illness insurance and identity theft protection.

We have a comprehensive wellness program with resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional health. Our new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) includes free counseling sessions and legal advice options.

We offer tuition reimbursement for formal education credits.

We offer a retirement savings plan with an employer contribute.

Giving back

In addition to the quality healthcare we provide, we have opportunities to serve externally in our community in activities throughout the year.

Team-based culture

At the health system, we are a team. If you are highly skilled and motivated but don’t want to work in an “everyone for themselves” culture like many academic institutions have, this is your place.

Success Profile

What makes a successful Nurse at The University of Kansas Health System? Review the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right combination.

• Acccountable to Team
• Takes Initiative
• Possesses Integrity
• Desire to Grow & Develop

Our Culture

• Work with a team that supports you, in a place where you will feel you belong and will make a difference. We empower staff to put the patient first in all things – even beyond clinical care. We value people.
• Driven to serve: Every employee makes an impact, regardless of your role – no matter if you’re in scheduling, facilities or clinical staff. We know that each step of the process ultimately impacts the patient.
• Our leadership is approachable, open-minded, and adaptable to challenges in healthcare.
• We demonstrate values proudly and consistently. Values such as diversity and inclusion are important to our staff; there is a desire to see this reflected by the health system internally and externally.
• Even though we are a large organization, our employees feel the health system’s resources, culture and commitment to quality allow them to provide exceptional care for patients.
• Our health system welcomes patients and cases that other hospitals cannot. This represents our commitment to care and our passion to challenge ourselves and be the best.
• We are a true healthcare leader in the region, rooted in experience and excellence.
• We offer unique opportunities for professional development, as well as convenient pathways for onsite continuing education among healthcare professionals and staff – from GED to CEUs.
• We make a difference in our communities by improving the health and lives of our patients.
• We also support our communities through Health System Employees Reaching Out events.