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The University of Kansas Hospital

Academic medical center; Level I trauma

Registered Nurse - Multiple Teams

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeKansas City, KS, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A bachelor's degree in Nursing is required. For nurses hired after November 1, 2025, in Southwest KC Market locations, a BSN is required upon hire. ADN-prepared nurses hired before November 1, 2025, must enroll in a BSN program within six months of hire and complete the degree by their third anniversary of hire.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.
  • A multi-state Licensed Registered Nurse license from the Kansas or Missouri State Board of Nursing is required. Employees must secure a Nurse Compact License within 60 days of hire and provide evidence to their manager.
  • The employee must be able to perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Responsibilities

  • Provide charge nurse responsibilities, including making assignments, managing throughput, staffing to matrix, and responding to patient and staff needs.
  • Manage a patient care assignment as indicated by patient care needs.
  • Assist with hiring, staff education, and staff performance evaluation.
  • Work with the Nurse Manager and Human Resources on performance-management counseling and staff discipline.
  • Instruct staff and ensure compliance with standards through ongoing daily monitoring and performance management.
  • Serve as a role model and mentor for excellence in clinical practice and patient and employee satisfaction.
  • Take personal responsibility for achieving productivity targets and budget compliance.
  • Have primary involvement and responsibility for unit performance-improvement activities and outcomes.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master's degree in Nursing is preferred.
  • Two or more years of clinical experience are preferred.
  • Professional Nursing Certification is preferred.

About the Company

The University of Kansas Hospital

Academic medical center; Level I trauma

The University of Kansas Health System is a non-profit academic medical center with locations in Kansas City, Topeka, Great Bend, and Lawrence. It delivers comprehensive medical services—from primary care to highly specialized treatments—through the largest physician practice in Kansas, covering more than 200 medical specialties. As an academic medical center, it combines patient care with research and education, and it operates the only nationally verified Level I Trauma Center in the area. Care is coordinated across its hospitals, clinics, and affiliated providers, with revenue generated from patient services, research grants, and educational programs. The system distinguishes itself by its large, integrated physician network, broad range of specialties, and its role in research and training, all aimed at improving health outcomes in Kansas and the surrounding region.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Founded
1998

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