Unit Coordinator (Charge Nurse) - Unit 53 Inpatient General Surgery/Trauma

The University of Kansas Health System • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

The Unit Coordinator (Charge Nurse) for Unit 53 Inpatient General Surgery/Trauma is responsible for providing charge nurse duties, including managing assignments, staffing, and responding to patient and staff needs. This role involves managing a patient care assignment based on patient needs, assisting with hiring, education, and performance evaluations of staff, and working closely with the Nurse Manager and Human Resources for performance management and discipline. The Charge Nurse serves as a role model and mentor, ensuring compliance with standards and achieving productivity targets. The unit specializes in complex care for trauma and general surgery patients, providing a diverse range of surgical care. The position emphasizes teamwork and exceptional patient care.

Requirements

• High School Graduate
• Bachelor Degree in Nursing
• For ADN prepared nurses hired after August 1, 2024, must be enrolled in a BSN degree program within 6 months of hire date and complete BSN degree by the third anniversary of hire date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse in State of Kansas.
• Must secure a Nurse Compact License (NCL) within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master Degree in Nursing
• 2 or more years of clinical experience

Responsibilities

• Provides charge nurse responsibilities, including assignments, management of throughput, staffing to matrix, and responding to patient and staff needs.
• Manages a patient care assignment as indicated by patient care needs.
• Assists with hiring, education, and performance evaluation of the staff.
• Works with the Nurse Manager and Human Resources in performance management counseling and discipline of staff.
• Instructs staff and ensures compliance with standards through daily on-going monitoring and performance management.
• Serves as a role model and mentor for excellence in clinical practice and patient and employee satisfaction.
• Takes personal responsibility for achieving productivity targets and budget compliance.
• Has primary involvement and responsibility for unit performance improvement activities and outcomes.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity employer
• Collaboration with a premier academic medical center
• Commitment to service and continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree