Charge Registered Nurse / RN ER

Become a part of our dedicated team as a full-time, day shift Emergency Room (ER) Charge Registered Nurse 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 wellness, education, and financial health.
• People-Centric: Your well-being is our priority, featuring paid time off, extensive health benefits, and a nurturing, inclusive culture where you are appreciated and supported.
• Enhance Healthcare: We leverage cutting-edge technology to empower our team and improve patient care.

• Our facility, part of a long-standing tradition of compassionate care since 1909, boasts 378 licensed beds, a legacy of innovation, and robust community backing.

• Under the guidance of the Nurse Manager, oversee the management of shifts 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 support to nursing staff (such as managing patient loads and assisting with admissions/procedures) while addressing patient care challenges.
• Assist in mentoring new team members and academic partners, and engage in the annual performance review process. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
• Assess the needs of patients and their families, establish and prioritize patient goals, evaluate the delivery of care, and continuously update 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
• Active Kansas RN license
• BLS certification must be acquired within 14 days of hire or transfer into the position and before providing direct patient care
• ACLS certification specific to the unit

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Preference will be given to RNs with experience in a comparable healthcare environment