Charge Nurse
Job Description
Charge Nurse (RN)
Lead with Purpose. Deliver Exceptional Care.
Children's Mercy Camber, Olathe KS
Are you a skilled and compassionate RN ready to step into a leadership role? Join our team and make a meaningful impact by guiding patient care, supporting nursing staff, and ensuring a safe, structured environment for children and adolescents receiving psychiatric care. This is an opportunity to combine clinical expertise with leadership in a mission-driven setting.
Position Summary
The Charge Nurse oversees and coordinates patient care activities during the assigned shift, providing direction to both licensed and non-licensed nursing personnel. This role plays a key part in staff development, performance evaluation, and maintaining a high standard of care. You will serve as the on-site leader in the absence of management, support crisis response efforts, and help ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for all patients.
What You’ll Do
Lead, organize, and direct nursing staff to ensure appropriate staffing ratios and high-quality care
Coordinate services with providers, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
Act as the on-shift leader, maintaining accountability for program operations
Monitor program safety and lead crisis response when needed
Support staff through coaching, training, and performance feedback
Maintain clear, timely, and confidential documentation and communication
Provide direct patient care while modeling best practices
Participate in staff meetings, committees, and ongoing program development
Keep leadership informed of shift activities, concerns, and outcomes
What You Bring
Education
Associate degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred
Licensure/Certification
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kansas
ANCC Psychiatric Nursing Certification preferred
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of psychiatric nursing experience or ANCC certification in psychiatric nursing
Experience working with children and adolescents
Preferred Experience
More than 2 years supervising RNs in a psychiatric care setting
Experience with electronic medication administration records (eMAR) and electronic health records (EHR)
Shift Differentials:
- Eligible for weekend differential ($2/hr), evening differential ($3/hr), and preceptor differential ($2/hr)
Why KVC?
???? Top 1% of Employers Nationwide: KVC has a 83 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, reflecting our outstanding work environment!
???? Exceptional Benefits: including company-paid clinical supervision, CEU-eligible in-house training, paid time off, parental leave, health benefits, 403b with company match, tuition reimbursement up to $21,000, and much more.
???? A Supportive Work Culture: Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team focused on improving lives.
???? Make an Impact: Step into a leadership role with real impact on patient outcomes and staff development.
Ready to make an impact?
Join a team that truly cares and see the difference you can make in the lives of children and families! Apply today and start your rewarding career with KVC!
