Charge Nurse RN Moderate Acute Unit

OSF HealthCare; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare seeks a Primary Charge Nurse- Inpatient/ED to lead nursing teams on 24/7 hospital units. You will set priorities, assign tasks, and mentor staff to deliver safe, high-quality care.

Strong interprofessional collaboration and leadership will drive daily operations and staff development in a fast-paced environment.

You will ensure adherence to nursing standards and contribute to improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing; Bachelor's must be obtained within 3 years.
• Licenses/Certifications: RN license, BLS and ACLS, PALS or unit-specific certification.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct nursing staff on assigned shifts per policies.
• Ensure safe, high-quality patient care and positive patient/family experience.
• Prepare daily work assignments and serve as unit resource for problem resolution.
• Lead 24/7 inpatient/ED nursing operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (within 3 years of hire)

Job description

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Pay range for this position is $37.05 - $54.54/hour. Actual pay is based on years of licensure. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

The Primary Charge Nurse-Inpatient/ED assists in overseeing and directing work of nursing personnel engaging in providing patient/nursing care services on assigned shifts, according to departmental policies and nursing care standards. Demonstrates accountability for ensuring safe, high quality patient care, enhances the patient /family experience, and provides effective leadership contributing to the delivery of the organization's objectives. Determines work priorities, prepares daily work assignments, and serves as a resource person for unit personnel in resolving operational and patient care problems. The RN Hospital Inpatient/ED operates in units that provide 24/7 care in the hospital.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: Associates in Nursing. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing must be obtained within 3 years of date of hire into role.


• Licenses/Certifications: RN-Registered Nurse 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.


• Experience: 2 years of experience on the unit or similar unit.


• License/Certifications: Certification in area of specialty.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.