Infusion Charge Nurse (2704)

SIU Medicine; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SIU Medicine in Springfield, IL is seeking a Charge Nurse who will provide direct and indirect patient care as a registered nurse to the full scope of nursing in accordance with the Illinois Nursing Practice Act. The role emphasizes on-site leadership and coordination of clinic activities to support physicians and ensure compliance with standards.

The Charge Nurse will supervise staff, organize clinic flow, and maintain licensure and certifications, contributing to high-quality patient care and

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois.
• Three years of work experience as a Registered Professional Nurse or 2 years work experience as a Registered Professional Nurse with 1 year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clinical staff to ensure patient care aligns with SIU policies and procedures.
• Organize clinic patient flow to maximize physician productivity and minimize wait times.
• Ensure licensure and certifications of all staff are current.
• Serve as a resource to departmental staff and participate in interviews for new personnel.
• Oversee scheduling and assignment of nursing duties across divisions to cover absences.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Team collaboration

Patient care coordination

Communication

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse in Illinois

Job description

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A Charge Nurse for SIU School of Medicine and SIU HealthCare, collectively known as SIU Medicine, will provide direct and/or indirect patient care as a registered professional nurse to the full scope of nursing in accordance with the Illinois Nursing Practice Act. The position will incorporate caring for all patients through nursing standards recognized by SIU and requires a skill level for which a registered professional nurse is properly trained.

*This position is ON SITE only*

Examples of Duties

Administrative Duties 50%

• 1. Supervise clinical staff to ensure that the patient care delivered benefits the patient and follows policies and procedures of SCI and SIU Medicine.
• 2. Organizes clinic patient flow and revises as necessary to maximize physician productivity and minimize patient wait times.
• 3. Ensures proper licensure and certifications of all staff members.
• 4. Serves as a resource to departmental staff.
• 5. Performs employee annual and probationary evaluations. Provides constructive feedback and disciplinary action for clinic staff.
• 6. Responsible for completion of clinic staff daily/monthly assignment schedule, including assignment of nursing duties in other divisions to cover absences as necessary. Approves vacation, sick, and/or comp time.
• 7. Participates in the interview process and recommends hiring of clinic personnel. Coordinates and oversees orientation and training for new personnel and current staff.
• 8. Participates in the development, implementation, updating and maintains nursing policies, procedures, standards of care and quality assurance programs.
• 9. Maintains or delegates inventory of adequate supplies necessary for daily clinic activities and makes recommendations for equipment, commodities, and non-routine supplies.
• 10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Credentials to be Verified by Placement Officer

1. Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois.
2. Three years of work experience as a Registered Professional Nurse or 2 years work experience as a Registered Professional Nurse with 1 year of supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA's)

1. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
2. Ability to work with others as a member of multiple disciplinary team.
3. Problem solving abilities.
4. Adaptability
5. Excellent customer service skills.
6. Ability to function without direct supervision.

Condition of Employment

Out of State Applicants that apply to Springfield vacancies in classifications in the occupational area of Professional, Semi-Professional, or Managerial will be subject to the following Condition of Employment: Pursuant to the State University Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date.

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