Charge RN - Med/Surg Lead (Inpatient/ED)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend differential

Night shift differential

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Primary Charge Nurse-Inpatient/ED to oversee nursing staff across assigned shifts in a 24/7 hospital setting. You will guide patient care, assign daily work, and serve as a resource for unit personnel to maintain safe, high‑quality care and a positive patient/family experience.

Qualifications require an Associate degree in Nursing, RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, with a Bachelor's in Nursing preferred and to be obtained within 3 years.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates in Nursing
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing must be obtained within 3 years of date of hire into role
• RN-Registered Nurse with current license

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct nursing staff on assigned shifts
• Ensure safe, high-quality patient care and positive patient/family experience
• Prepare daily work assignments and provide unit leadership on 24/7 hospital operations

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Education

Associates in Nursing

Bachelor's in Nursing (within 3 years)

Job description

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Primary Charge Nurse-Inpatient/ED to oversee nursing staff across assigned shifts in a 24/7 hospital setting. You will guide patient care, assign daily work, and serve as a resource for unit personnel to maintain safe, high‑quality care and a positive patient/family experience.

Qualifications require an Associate degree in Nursing, RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, with a Bachelor's in Nursing preferred and to be obtained within 3 years.