Charge Registered Nurse / RN L&D

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Become a part of our team as a full-time, night shift Labor and Delivery 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 health, education, and financial stability.
• People-Centric: Your well-being is our priority, offering 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.

• The St. Francis Campus of the University of Kansas Health System has a long-standing tradition of compassionate care since 1909, featuring 378 licensed beds, a history 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 to keep 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, assisting 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 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 needs of patients and their families.
• Delegate care appropriately to enhance patient outcomes.
• Comply with the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.

Essential 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.