Primary Charge RN Medical Surgical

OSF HealthCare

Ottawa (IL)

On-site

USD 51,000 - 75,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Weekend differential
Night shift differential

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Primary Charge Nurse-Inpatient/ED to oversee nursing staff across assigned shifts in a 24/7 hospital setting. You will guide patient care, assign daily work, and serve as a resource for unit personnel to maintain safe, high‑quality care and a positive patient/family experience.

Qualifications require an Associate degree in Nursing, RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, with a Bachelor's in Nursing preferred and to be obtained within 3 years.

Qualifications

  • Education: Associates in Nursing
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing must be obtained within 3 years of date of hire into role
  • RN-Registered Nurse with current license

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and direct nursing staff on assigned shifts
  • Ensure safe, high-quality patient care and positive patient/family experience
  • Prepare daily work assignments and provide unit leadership on 24/7 hospital operations

Skills

Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Analytical thinking
Detail oriented

Education

Associates in Nursing
Bachelor's in Nursing (within 3 years)

Job description

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Pay range for this position is $37.05 - $54.54/hour. Actual pay is based on years of licensure. This is an Hourly position.

$3.25 Weekend Differential

$3.25 Weekend Differential

$4.00 Night Shift Differential

$4.00 Night Shift Differential

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The Primary Charge Nurse-Inpatient/ED assists in overseeing and directing work of nursing personnel engaging in providing patient/nursing care services on assigned shifts, according to departmental policies and nursing care standards. Demonstrates accountability for ensuring safe, high quality patient care, enhances the patient /family experience, and provides effective leadership contributing to the delivery of the organization's objectives. Determines work priorities, prepares daily work assignments, and serves as a resource person for unit personnel in resolving operational and patient care problems. The RN Hospital Inpatient/ED operates in units that provide 24/7 care in the hospital.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Associates in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing must be obtained within 3 years of date of hire into role. Licenses/Certifications: RN-Registered Nurse

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:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Experience: 2 years of experience on the unit or similar unit.

License/Certifications: Certification in area of specialty.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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