Charge Registered Nurse / RN ER
About The Position
The Emergency Room Charge Registered Nurse provides overall shift management and monitors quality of care in the designated area under the direction of the Nurse Manager. The Charge RN serves as a liaison, keeping the Nurse Manager and House Supervisor informed of major occurrences and unit needs. The role provides first-level supervision, assigns patients each shift, offers clinical support to nursing personnel, and helps identify and resolve patient-care issues. The Charge Nurse assists with mentoring new associates and academic partners and participates in the annual performance review process. The RN assesses patient and family needs, develops and prioritizes patient goals, evaluates care delivery, and continually revises plans of care to address patients’ biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and educational needs. The RN delegates care as appropriate to optimize patient outcomes and adheres to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act. This is a part-time, night-shift position with The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, Kansas.
Requirements
- Two-year degree.
- Current Kansas RN licensure.
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and before providing direct patient care.
- ACLS certification, unit-specific.
Nice To Haves
- Four-year degree.
- Preference given to RNs with experience in a similar healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Manage the designated area during the shift and monitor quality of care under the direction of the Nurse Manager.
- Keep the Nurse Manager and House Supervisor apprised of major occurrences and unit needs.
- Provide first-level supervision and make patient assignments each shift.
- Provide clinical support to nursing personnel, including assuming a patient load and assisting with admissions and procedures.
- Identify and help solve patient-care issues.
- Assist in mentoring new associates and academic partners.
- Participate in the annual performance review process.
- Assess patient and family needs, develop and prioritize patient goals, evaluate care delivery, and revise the plan of care as needed.
- Delegate care as appropriate to optimize patient outcomes.
- Adhere to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Career growth opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Resources supporting wellness, education, and financial well-being
- Paid time off
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Supportive, inclusive culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
