Registered Nurse (RN) - Unit Coordinator/Charge Nurse (Vascular Access/IV Therapy)
The University of Kansas Health System · Kansas City, KS · 2 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
Provides charge nurse responsibilities for the Vascular Access/IV Therapy unit, including assignments, management of patient throughput, staffing to matrix, and responding to patient and staff needs. Manages a patient care assignment based on patient care needs.
Responsibilities
- 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 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.
- Other duties may be assigned as required.
Requirements
- High School Graduate
- Bachelor Degree in Nursing
- For 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 complete the BSN degree by the third anniversary of hire date.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master Degree in Nursing
- 2 or more years of clinical experience
Licensure and Certification
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing or compact license
Preferred: Professional Nursing Certification
Schedule
Full time, Days