Charge Nurse Lead – Inpatient & ED (RN)

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare seeks a Primary Charge Nurse–Inpatient/ED to oversee nursing staff and ensure high-quality patient care across 24/7 operations. The role emphasizes leadership, assignment planning, and problem resolution in fast-paced hospital units.

The ideal candidate will have RN licensure in Illinois, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and a nursing degree with the ability to guide teams and improve patient outcomes. This is an hourly, hospital-based position with competitive rewards.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing; Bachelor\'s degree must be obtained within 3 years of date of hire.
• Licenses/Certifications: RN-Registered Nurse (Illinois); BLS and ACLS, PALS, or other certification as required by unit.
• Other skills/knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct the work of nursing personnel on assigned shifts per department policies and standards.
• Ensure safe, high-quality patient care and contribute to patient/family experience.
• Prepare daily work assignments and serve as a resource for unit personnel.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

OSF HealthCare seeks a Primary Charge Nurse–Inpatient/ED to oversee nursing staff and ensure high-quality patient care across 24/7 operations. The role emphasizes leadership, assignment planning, and problem resolution in fast-paced hospital units.

The ideal candidate will have RN licensure in Illinois, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and a nursing degree with the ability to guide teams and improve patient outcomes. This is an hourly, hospital-based position with competitive rewards.