Charge Registered Nurse​/RN L&D

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Labor and Delivery Charge Registered Nurse in Topeka, Kansas.

• We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well‑being.
• We prioritize your well‑being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

• Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, responsible for overall shift management and monitoring of the quality of care for their designated area.
• The Charge RN serves as a liaison to keep the Nurse Manager and House Supervisor apprised of major occurrences and needs of the unit. Provides first level supervision, makes patient assignments each shift, and provides clinical support to nursing personnel, including assuming patient load, assisting with admissions/procedures, and problem identification/solving of patient care issues.
• The Charge Nurse assists in mentoring new associates, academic partners and participates in the annual performance review process. Performs other duties as assigned.
• The RN assesses patient/family needs, develops and prioritizes patient goals, evaluates care delivery, and continually revises the plan of care to meet the biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and educational needs of the patient/family.
• The RN delegates care as appropriate to optimize patient outcomes.
• The RN adheres to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.

Job Requirements:

• 2‑year degree
• Current Kansas RN licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification – unit specific.

Preferred

Job Requirements:

• 4‑year degree
• Preference given to RNs with experience in a similar healthcare setting