Ortho-Trauma Charge Nurse (RN) - Night Shift Leader

Advocate Health Care; 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. The role provides clinical oversight, staff coaching, and day-to-day unit management on nights. You will lead a collaborative team to deliver safe, evidence-based care and coordinate with physicians and ancillary staff.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Nursing, IL RN license, BLS, and about five years of nursing experience with leadership exposure in a fast-paced trauma setting.

Qualifications

• RN license in IL required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification within 6 months unless exempt.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Typically requires 5 years of nursing experience.
• Charge nurse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures unit operates efficiently during shift and adheres to policies and regulations.
• Facilitates collaboration among healthcare professionals for coordinated patient care.
• Provides clinical oversight and guidance to nursing staff to meet standards and protocols.
• Coaches and mentors nursing staff to promote continuous learning and improvement.
• Supports continuous quality improvement within the unit and evaluates outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Team coaching

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. The role provides clinical oversight, staff coaching, and day-to-day unit management on nights. You will lead a collaborative team to deliver safe, evidence-based care and coordinate with physicians and ancillary staff.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Nursing, IL RN license, BLS, and about five years of nursing experience with leadership exposure in a fast-paced trauma setting.