Charge Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - $34-49 per hour

Capital Markets Placement; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Charge Nurse (RN) in Med Surg at Alton Memorial Hospital. This role requires overseeing nursing activities, direct patient care, and collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure high-quality care delivery. Applicants must possess an RN license and relevant nursing education.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• 2-5 years of experience preferred.
• Experience in a similar role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, evaluating, and documenting nursing care.
• Identifying and resolving gaps in care from hospitalization to discharge.
• Developing complex care plans with the healthcare team.

Skills

Patient Care

Care Plan Development

Evidence-based Practice

Safety Standards

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Charge Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - $34-49 per hour

Join Capital Markets Placement as a Charge Nurse (RN) - Med Surg in Alton, Illinois. BJC HealthCare is seeking a Med Surg Charge Nurse (RN) for an ongoing, full-time position.

Job Details

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

About the Facility

Alton Memorial Hospital has served residents of Alton, Illinois, and surrounding areas since 1937, offering a variety of inpatient and outpatient services including surgery, imaging, heart care, cancer treatment, emergency services, and more.

Role Purpose

Under the direction of the manager, the Charge Nurse plans, directs, and coordinates activities on a designated shift, performs direct patient care as needed, and functions as a clinical resource for staff. The role involves assessing, planning, evaluating, and documenting nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve gaps in care from hospitalization through discharge and into outpatient settings.
• Develop and implement complex care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Promote evidence-based practices and support nursing practice advancement.
• Evaluate patient and family experiences to improve care quality and satisfaction.
• Maintain safety standards as this is a safety-sensitive position requiring alertness and safe conduct.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Experience: 2-5 years
• Licenses & Certifications: RN license

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Experience: 5-10 years

Benefits

BJC offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with match, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more. Details are available at BJC Total Rewards.

Additional Information

This position is part of BJC HealthCare, a large nonprofit organization serving multiple communities with a broad range of health services. BJC is committed to diversity and equal opportunity.