Unit Coordinator (RN) - Medical Telemetry

UKH University of Kansas Hospital Authority; United States; Presencial; USD 75.000 - 105.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Unit Coordinator (RN) for Medical Telemetry at Bell Hospital. The role oversees charge nurse duties, staffing, and throughput on the 46 Internal Medicine Telemetry unit, with emphasis on collaborative leadership and performance improvement.

Requirements include a BSN, RN licensure in KS or MO, BLS certification, and a clear path to BSN for ADN nurses within specified timelines.

Qualificações

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing required; ADN path requires BSN enrollment within 6 months and completion in 3 years.
• BSN degree required for nurses hired after November 1, 2025 in Southwest KC Market locations.
• Master Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide charge nurse duties: assignments, throughput management, staffing to matrix, respond to patient and staff needs.
• Manage a patient care assignment as indicated by patient care needs.
• Assist with hiring, education and performance evaluation of staff.
• Work with Nurse Manager and Human Resources on performance management counseling and discipline.
• Instruct staff and ensure compliance with standards through daily monitoring and performance management.
• Serve as role model and mentor for clinical excellence and patient and employee satisfaction.
• Ensure productivity targets and budget compliance; participate in unit performance improvement activities.

Formação

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

ADN pathway with BSN required by 3rd anniversary

Master Degree in Nursing

Descrição da vaga

Overview

Position Title: Unit Coordinator (RN) - Medical Telemetry

Location: Bell Hospital, The University of Kansas Health System

Unit: 46 Internal Medicine, Telemetry

This unit will care for a diverse patient population with a variety of medical conditions. Patient populations include, but are not limited to, diabetes, hypertension, heart failure, kidney failure, liver failure, respiratory failure, COPD, asthma, GI bleeds, electrolyte imbalances, sepsis, and conditions requiring telemetry observation. We focus on employee development, engagement, teamwork and high-quality patient care. Shared governance and transformational leadership will be focal points with opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities include providing charge nurse duties, including assignments, throughput management, staffing to matrix, and responding to patient and staff needs. The unit strives for productivity targets and budget compliance, with primary involvement in unit performance improvement activities and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide charge nurse responsibilities, including assignments, management of throughput, staffing to matrix, and responding to patient and staff needs.
• Manage a patient care assignment as indicated by patient care needs.
• Assist with hiring, education and performance evaluation of staff.
• Work with the Nurse Manager and Human Resources in performance management counseling and discipline of staff.
• Instruct staff and ensure compliance with standards through daily ongoing monitoring and performance management.
• Serve 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.

Qualifications

• Required Education and Experience
  • High School Graduate
  • Bachelor Degree in 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, and must complete BSN degree by the third anniversary of hire date.
• Preferred Education and Experience
  • Master Degree in 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) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing
  • Registered Nurse in State of Kansas or State of Missouri
  • As a condition of employment, secure a Nurse Compact License (NCL) within 60 days of hire; provide evidence to manager before 60 days; failure to comply may result in removal from schedule and potential employment termination.
• Preferred Licensure and Certification
  • Professional Nursing Certification

Additional Information

Time Type: Full Time

Job Requisition ID: R-5988

About The University of Kansas Health System

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.

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request accommodations for your disability during recruitment, please contact a recruiter.

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system dispute-resolution program and signing the DRP agreement.

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, driven by service, continuous improvement and excellence. Collaboration among physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals leads to discoveries and life-changing treatments.