Charge Registered Nurse / RN Telemetry

Become a part of our team as a full-time, day shift Charge Registered Nurse in the Telemetry Intermediate Care Stepdown (IMC) unit located in Topeka, Kansas.

Flourish in a People-Centric Environment and Enhance Healthcare

• Flourish: We provide our staff with opportunities for career advancement, tuition support, and resources aimed at promoting your health, education, and financial stability.
• People-Centric: Your well-being is our priority, offering paid time off, extensive health benefits, and a nurturing, inclusive atmosphere where you are appreciated and supported.
• Enhance Healthcare: We leverage cutting-edge technology to empower our team and improve patient care.

• Our organization, the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, has a long-standing tradition of compassionate care since 1909, featuring 378 licensed beds, a legacy of innovation, and robust community backing.

• Under the guidance of the Nurse Manager, oversee the management of the shift and ensure the quality of care in your assigned area.
• The Charge RN acts as a communication link, keeping the Nurse Manager and House Supervisor informed about significant events and unit needs. This role includes first-level supervision, patient assignment for each shift, and providing clinical assistance to nursing staff (e.g., managing patient loads, aiding with admissions/procedures, etc.) while addressing and resolving patient care challenges.
• Assist in mentoring new team members and academic partners, and engage in the annual performance evaluation process. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
• The RN evaluates the needs of patients and their families, sets and prioritizes patient goals, assesses care delivery, and continuously updates the care plan to address the biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and educational needs of patients and families.
• Delegate care appropriately to enhance patient outcomes.
• Comply with the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.

Job Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in nursing.
• Current RN Licensure in Kansas.
• BLS certification must be acquired within 14 days of hire or transfer into the position and before providing direct patient care.
• ACLS certification is required for Telemetry, ICU, and PCU roles.
• Oncology certification is necessary for post-surgery roles.
• All required certifications must be completed within the first year of employment.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• At least one year of recent experience in a comparable healthcare environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel).