About the role
Position Title
Position Summary / Career Interest:
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.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions- 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.
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
- High School Graduate
- Bachelor Degree Nursing
- Southwest KC Market Locations: Nurses hired after November 1, 2025, BSN degree is required upon hire. For ADN prepared nurses hired before November 1, 2025, must be enrolled in a BSN degree program within 6 months of hire date, must complete BSN degree by the third anniversary of hire date.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Master Degree Nursing
- 2 or more years of clinical experience
Required Licensure and Certification
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing or compact license
Preferred Licensure and Certification
- Professional Nursing Certification
Time Type:
Part timeJob Requisition ID:
R-51698Important information for you to know as you apply:
The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.
Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.
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Aplyr's read
The University of Kansas Health System is a leading academic medical center renowned for its comprehensive healthcare services, education, and research opportunities.
What's promising
- •Offers a wide range of specialized roles, from nursing to pharmacy and therapy.
- •Strong emphasis on education and research enhances professional development.
- •Reputation as a comprehensive academic medical center attracts top talent.
What to watch
- •High-pressure environment may not suit everyone due to its academic focus.
- •Limited public information about work-life balance for staff.
- •Potential for high turnover in demanding roles like nursing and tech positions.
Why Univ of Kansas Health
- •Integration with academic programs offers unique learning opportunities.
- •Focus on advanced medicine and specialized care sets it apart.
- •Strong collaboration across departments enhances patient care and research.
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About Univ of Kansas Health
The University of Kansas Health System is a comprehensive academic medical center that provides a full range of healthcare services, education, and research.
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