Charge RN, Ortho Trauma Leader — Night Shift

Advocate Health; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL, is seeking a Charge Nurse (RN) for the Ortho Trauma unit. You will lead a 44-bed unit on night shift, providing clinical oversight, guiding staff, and ensuring safe, high-quality patient care within policy and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration, coaching, and continuous improvement, with a focus on communication, leadership presence, and timely decision-making in a Level I trauma setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing is required.
• Typically requires 5 years of nursing experience.
• Charge nurse experience preferred.
• Strong clinical skills and the ability to lead in a dynamic environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork across groups.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates operational accountability by ensuring the nursing unit operates efficiently during their shift.
• Facilitates collaboration among healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care for optimal outcomes.
• Provides clinical oversight and guidance to nursing staff to ensure standards and protocols are followed.
• Coaches, mentors, and educates staff to grow skills and confidence.
• Oversees continuous quality improvement and supports leadership in evaluating outcomes to optimize care.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Clinical supervision

Critical thinking

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL, is seeking a Charge Nurse (RN) for the Ortho Trauma unit. You will lead a 44-bed unit on night shift, providing clinical oversight, guiding staff, and ensuring safe, high-quality patient care within policy and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration, coaching, and continuous improvement, with a focus on communication, leadership presence, and timely decision-making in a Level I trauma setting.