Summary
Location
Topeka
Type
full-time
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About this role
Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Telemetry Intermediate Care Stepdown (IMC), Charge Registered Nurse in Topeka, Kansas.
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, is responsible for the overall shift management and monitoring of the quality of care for his/her designated area.
- The Charge RN serves as a liaison to keep the Nurse Manager and House Supervisor apprised of major occurrences and needs of the unit. Provides first level supervision, makes patient assignment every shift and provides clinical support to nursing personnel (e.g. assuming patient load, assisting with admissions/procedures, etc.) and problem identification/solving of patient care issues.
- The Charge Nurse assists in mentoring of new associates, academic partners and participates in annual performance review process. Performs other duties as assigned.
- The RN assesses patient/family needs, develops and priorities patient goals, evaluates care delivery, and continually revises the plan of care to meet the biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and educational needs of the patient/family.
- The RN delegates care as appropriate to optimize patient outcomes.
- The RN adheres to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Associate’s degree in nursing
Current Kansas RN Licensure.
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
Tele, ICU, and PCU require ACLS
Post-surgery requires oncology certification.
All required certifications must be completed within the first year of employment
Preferred Job Requirements:
At least one year of recent experience in a similar healthcare setting.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing
Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel
Other facts
About The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus
St. Francis Campus is proud to be a part of a long legacy of high-quality, compassionate care. St. Francis hospital began serving its community in 1909 as the mission of a group of Catholic nuns who rose up to meet a need. Today, the hospital has 378 licensed beds, a history of technological advancements, and a generous and supportive community.
In 2017, through a partnership between Ardent Health Services and The University of Kansas Health System, St. Francis embarked on a new era. Ardent is renowned for its outstanding record of community investment, leading edge technology, and health care achievements to the hospital’s management. The University of Kansas Health System is known for its medical and surgical advancements, quality of care, research, and expansive provider network. Both organizations are dedicated to building healthier communities through world-class health care.
With our new name we began a new chapter. One that celebrates and preserves this institution’s rich legacy while evolving to meet the challenges of today. With a shared commitment to quality and unwavering dedication to our patients, we endeavor to strengthen and grow the system for future generations.
What you'll do
- The Charge RN is responsible for overall shift management and monitoring the quality of care in their designated area. They serve as a liaison to keep management informed and provide clinical support to nursing personnel.
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