Ortho-Trauma RN Charge Nurse | Night Shift Leader

Advocate Health; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL, is seeking a Charge Nurse (RN) for the 44-bed Ortho Trauma Unit at a Level I Trauma Center. Join a collaborative, engaged team committed to delivering compassionate, safe, and exceptional patient care.

The role emphasizes operational accountability, leadership, and staff development with opportunities to coach, mentor, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating care across disciplines. Night shift, full-time nights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• RN license in the state of practice required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification within 6 months of start unless exempted by leadership.
• Typically requires several years of nursing experience; 5 years mentioned in ad.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates operational accountability to keep the nursing unit running efficiently during the shift.
• Facilitates collaboration among healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Provides clinical oversight and guidance to staff, supporting decision-making and documentation.
• Coaches, mentors, and educates nursing staff for professional growth.
• Oversees quality improvement initiatives within the unit and supports leadership in evaluating outcomes.
• Promotes a culture of safety, innovation, and effective communication among staff.

Skills

Charge nurse experience

Leadership

Clinical skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

RN license (state)

Job description

Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL, is seeking a Charge Nurse (RN) for the 44-bed Ortho Trauma Unit at a Level I Trauma Center. Join a collaborative, engaged team committed to delivering compassionate, safe, and exceptional patient care.

The role emphasizes operational accountability, leadership, and staff development with opportunities to coach, mentor, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating care across disciplines. Night shift, full-time nights.