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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

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