Charge Nurse

KVC Health Systems • Olathe, KS

3d

About The Position

Are you a skilled and compassionate RN ready to step into a leadership role? Join our team and make a meaningful impact by guiding patient care, supporting nursing staff, and ensuring a safe, structured environment for children and adolescents receiving psychiatric care. This is an opportunity to combine clinical expertise with leadership in a mission-driven setting.

Position Summary
The Charge Nurse oversees and coordinates patient care activities during the assigned shift, providing direction to both licensed and non-licensed nursing personnel. This role plays a key part in staff development, performance evaluation, and maintaining a high standard of care. You will serve as the on-site leader in the absence of management, support crisis response efforts, and help ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for all patients.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kansas
• ANCC Psychiatric Nursing Certification preferred
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required
• Minimum of 2 years of psychiatric nursing experience or ANCC certification in psychiatric nursing
• Experience working with children and adolescents

Nice To Haves

• More than 2 years supervising RNs in a psychiatric care setting
• Experience with electronic medication administration records (eMAR) and electronic health records (EHR)

Responsibilities

• Lead, organize, and direct nursing staff to ensure appropriate staffing ratios and high-quality care
• Coordinate services with providers, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Act as the on-shift authority, maintaining accountability for program operations
• Monitor program safety and lead crisis response when needed
• Support staff through coaching, training, and performance feedback
• Maintain clear, timely, and confidential documentation and communication
• Provide direct patient care while modeling best practices
• Participate in staff meetings, committees, and ongoing program development
• Keep leadership informed of shift activities, concerns, and outcomes

Benefits

• Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team focused on improving lives
• Step into a leadership role with real impact on patient outcomes and staff development
• Work in an environment that values safety, compassion, and professional growth
• Join an organization recognized for employee satisfaction with a Work Wellbeing Score of 83 on Indeed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees