AI summary
Day-shift, full-time Registered Nurse role in a Medical Surgical Clinical Decision Unit, coordinating and delivering safe patient care for diverse populations. Join The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a long-standing Topeka hospital with a legacy of compassionate care. Standout perks include tuition assistance, career growth resources, paid time off, and comprehensive health benefits.
Key skills
Kansas RN licensureMedical-surgical nursingPatient assessment and care planningBLS certificationCare delegation and coordinationKnowledge of Kansas Nurse Practice ActMicrosoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)ACLS (for Tele/ICU/PCU)
Salary not listed — comparable Topeka, KS RN med-surg/day-shift roles often pay roughly $28-$40/hour (about $58k-$83k/year), depending on experience and differentials.
You'll thrive here if you’re a licensed Kansas RN who enjoys coordinating patient-centered care in a supportive, people-first hospital environment and is ready to obtain required certifications on schedule.
Why apply
- Tuition assistance and career growth
- Paid time off and health benefits
- Advanced technology supporting patient care
Overview:
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Medical Surgical Clinical Decision Registered Nurse in Topeka, Kansas.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.
Learn About a Day in the Life of a Med-Surg RN:
Responsibilities
- The Registered Nurse functions under the direction of the Nurse Director/Manager and is responsible for coordination of safe patient care delivery for specified and diverse patient populations.
- The RN assesses patient/family needs, develops and prioritizes patient goals, evaluates care delivery, and continually revised 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.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Current Kansas RN Licensure.
- Associate’s degree in nursing
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
- Tele, ICU, and PCU require ACLS
- Post-surgery requires oncology certification.
- All required certifications must be completed within the first year of employment.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing
- At least one-year recent experience in a similar healthcare setting.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).