Charge Registered Nurse (RN) – Med-Surg

Position Overview

This position involves providing high-quality patient care within a Med-Surg unit, collaborating with a diverse medical team to ensure the needs of every patient are met effectively and compassionately.

Unit Information

• Location: Overland Park, KS
• Beds: 24
• Staffing: 7 members
• Patient Ratios: 6:1
• Type of Equipment: BLS, NIHSS
• EMR System: Meditech

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and support to patients in a Med-Surg unit.
• Manage and oversee patient care staff, ensuring adherence to unit protocols.
• Perform routine procedures, including but not limited to:
• PIV insertion, management, and removal
• Central line management and removal
• Foley catheter management
• NG tube management
• Drain management
• Wound care and ostomy management
• Continuous bladder irrigation
• Chest tube management
• Electrocardiograms (EKGs)

Qualifications

• Required:
• Prior inpatient acute care experience
• Basic knowledge of dysrhythmias
• Preferred:
• Experience working in a trauma center

Work Schedule

This position may require weekend shifts (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) within a four-week period.

Dress Code

• Scrub Color: Royal blue
• Black pants are also acceptable.