Charge Registered Nurse / RN Clinical Decision Unit

The RN assesses patient/family needs, develops and priorities patient goals, evaluates care delivery, and continually revises the plan of care to meet the biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and educational needs of the patient/family. The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Overview:

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Clinical Decision Unit Charge Registered Nurse in Topeka Kansas.

 

Why Join Us?

 

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Learn About A Day in the Life of a Med-Surg RN:

 

Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, is responsible for the overall shift management and monitoring of the quality of care for his/her designated area. 
• The Charge RN serves as a liaison to keep the Nurse Manager and House Supervisor apprised of major occurrences and needs of the unit.  Provides first level supervision, makes patient assignment every shift and provides clinical support to nursing personnel (e.g. assuming patient load, assisting with admissions/procedures, etc.) and problem identification/solving of patient care issues.
• The Charge Nurse assists in mentoring of new associates, academic partners and participates in annual performance review process. Performs other duties as assigned.
• The RN assesses patient/family needs, develops and priorities patient goals, evaluates care delivery, and continually revises the plan of care to meet the biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and educational needs of the patient/family. 
• The RN delegates care as appropriate to optimize patient outcomes. 
• The RN adheres to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications:

Job Requirements:

• 2-year degree
• Current Kansas RN licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification - unit specific.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• 4-year degree
• Preference given to RNs with experience in a similar healthcare setting