Posted 15 August, 2026
Charge Registered Nurse / RN L&D
The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus
Topeka, KS, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Overview
Become a part of our dedicated team as a full-time, night shift Labor and Delivery Charge Registered Nurse in Topeka, Kansas.
Why Join Us?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, 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 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 each shift, and providing clinical support to nursing staff (e.g., managing patient loads, assisting with admissions and procedures, etc.) 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.
- The RN evaluates patient and family needs, formulates and prioritizes patient goals, assesses care delivery, and continuously updates the care plan to address the biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and educational requirements of patients and families.
- Delegate care appropriately to enhance patient outcomes.
- Comply with the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.
Job Requirements:
- Associate degree in nursing.
- Current RN licensure in Kansas.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be acquired within 14 days of hire or transfer into the position and before providing direct patient care.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (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.
