Pediatrics Days Charge
Apply NowCompany: KVC Health Systems
Location: Olathe, KS 66062
Description:
Position Summary:
Pay:
Education:
Experience:
Preferred Experience/Skills:
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Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Join us:
- Supervises and coordinates patient care activities on assigned shift. Directs licensed and non-licensed nursing personnel; participates in staff development and evaluation of staff on assigned shift. Assists in direct patient care. Represents management and administration in their absence. Monitors various aspects of program safety and oversees crisis response when needed.
Pay:
- $39-$42/hr
- Plus an additional $3/hr for night differential or $5/hr for weekend differential
Education:
- Associate degree in nursing required. BSN, preferred
Experience:
- At least 2 years of prior experience or training in psychiatric nursing or ANCC certification in psychiatric nursing required
Preferred Experience/Skills:
- More than two years of experience supervising registered nurses providing psychiatric patient care.
- Experience utilizing electronic medical administration records and health records.
Certification/Licensure:
- At least 21 years old
- Valid Drivers License
- Valid Auto Insurance
- Licensed as a Registered nurse in the state of Kansas.
- ANCC Certification for Psychiatric Nursing preferred.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Plans, organizes and directs licensed and non-licensed nursing personnel assuring adequate staff-patient ratios
- Coordinates services with providers, patients, families, ancillary departments, medical staff, and other providers
- Maintains responsibility, authority and accountability for program activities while on shift
- Supports program philosophies and decisions
- Keeps management informed of activities and events while on shift
- Provides input on employee performance appraisals, orientation and education
- Demonstrates thorough, concise and timely documentation and communication of pertinent information to appropriate persons while maintaining patient confidentiality
- Provides all aspects of patient care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces risk
- Develops and maintains professional and clinical skills
- Participates in program meetings and committees as required
- Performs additional duties as assigned by management.
Join us:
- We're an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.