Primary Charge RN General Surgery

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with 5% match

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Primary Charge Nurse to oversee unit operations during shifts, directing patient flow and ensuring optimal care delivery. You will model customer service, uphold nursing standards, and coordinate with the care team to meet patient needs.

The role requires RN licensure in IL or MI, plus BLS/ACLS; PALS where required. An associate or bachelor’s nursing degree is required within 3 years of hire, with a strong emphasis on communication and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in nursing or Bachelor’s degree in nursing must be obtained within 3 years of hire.
• Licensure/ Certification: Current RN licensure in IL or MI; BLS and ACLS, PALS, or other required certification by unit.
• Other Skills/ Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct the unit’s operations during the shift to meet patient and care team needs.
• Determine work priorities and prepare daily assignments; serve as a resource for unit personnel.
• Provide care at the highest level of licensure, follow standards of care, and work toward quality outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Total Rewards

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Pay range for this position is $40.42 - $58.01/hour. Actual pay is based on years of licensure. This is an Hourly position.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

BCBS Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with 5% match, and more.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The Primary Charge Nurse assists in overseeing and directing the business of the unit within the shift to meet the needs of the patients and care team. Responsible for patient flow and throughput, ensuring processes and resources are optimized to meet patient needs. Serves as a role model for customer service, patient care standards, and professional relationships. Determines work priorities, prepares daily work assignments, and serves as a resource person for unit personnel in resolving operational and patient care problems. Works at the highest level of licensure by providing quality competent care, following best practice standards, working to achieve care goals and quality outcomes, and following standards of care set by the state boards of nursing.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Associate degree in nursing OR Bachelor's degree in nursing must be obtained within 3 years of date of hire into role.
• Licensure/ Certification:
  • Current Registered Nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing in appropriate state (Illinois or Michigan).
  • BLS and ACLS, PALS, or other certification as required by unit.
• Other Skills/ Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: 2 years of experience on the unit or similar unit.
• Licensure/ Certification: Certification in area of specialty.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.