Registered Nurse (RN): Charge Nurse: Ortho Spine ENT

aah; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Nights differential

Weekends differential

Military friendly

Referral bonus

Job summary

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is seeking a Charge Nurse Lead for the 11S/11T Ortho Spine/ENT units in Aurora. You’ll lead a 36-hour week night team (1900-0730) across two private bed units on the Garden Tower, guiding care and ensuring high standards.

Requires a BSN, 5+ years RN experience, board licensure, and BLS. You’ll coordinate care, mentor staff, and support operational excellence in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing and RN licensure in state of practice.
• At least 5 years RN experience; not suitable for new grads.
• Completion of an accredited nursing program; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure unit operates efficiently during shifts, meeting patient care needs and policy requirements.
• Foster collaboration among healthcare professionals for coordinated patient care.
• Provide clinical oversight and guidance to nursing staff to maintain care standards.
• Coach and mentor nursing staff to promote continuous learning and growth.
• Oversee quality improvement initiatives and optimize patient care delivery.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

RN licensure in state of practice

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Department: 34408 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Med Surg: IU 11S Spine

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts on nights 1900-0730

Every third weekend, 50% holiday commitment

Benefits:

• Comprehensive and competitive benefit package
• Tuition Reimbursement: up to $7,200 per year
• Differentials: Nights $5.00 per hour/ Weekends: $4.00 per hour
• Military friendly
• Referral Bonus

Pay Range:

$41.10 - $61.65

Registered Nurse (RN): Charge Nurse Lead: Ortho Spine ENT Joint

11S and 11T Ortho Specialty Units

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wi USA

Where You Will Work:

11S and 11T: both 24 private bed inpatient units on the 11th floor of the Garden Tower providing care to post-op ortho surgical patients: Orthopedic spine, laminectomies, fusion, ENT surgeries (airways):tracheostomiesor laryngectomies, jaw wiring, knee, hip, and shoulder replacements. Excellent opportunity to support staff as an off shift leader and work with a strong team vested in patient centric care.

We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required
• Candidates must have at least 5 years of RN experience, (this position is not for new grads)
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association

What You’ll Do:

• Demonstrates operational accountability by ensuring that the nursing unit operates efficiently and effectively during their shift to meet patient care needs while adhering to organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitates collaboration among healthcare professionals, ensuring effective communication and coordination of patient care to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Provides clinical oversight and guidance to nursing staff, ensuring that patient care meets established standards and protocols. Leverage expertise to support staff in decision-making, interventions, and documentation, fostering a culture of excellence in clinical practice within the nursing unit.
• Responsible for fostering the professional growth of nursing staff by providing coaching, mentoring, and educational opportunities. They support colleagues in enhancing their skills, knowledge and confidence, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the nursing team.
• Oversee continuous quality improvement within the nursing unit by supporting identified areas for enhancement, implementation of changes, and supports leadership in evaluating outcomes to optimize patient care delivery.
• Fosters a culture of innovation and excellence to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained.
• Responsible for facilitating clear and effective communication among nursing staff, ensuring that important information is relayed promptly and accurately.
• Promotes a collaborative environment where concerns are addressed, updates are provided, and teamwork is encouraged to optimize patient care delivery.
• Accountable for efficient resource utilization within the nursing unit, ensuring that staffing, equipment, and supplies are allocated effectively to meet patient care needs. They monitor resource availability and communicate identified areas for optimization.
• Skilled at coordinating emergency response and crisis management within the nursing unit in the moment. Prepared to handle urgent situations effectively.
• Advocates for patients and their families by ensuring their voices are heard, their concerns are addressed, and their rights are respected throughout their healthcare journey. Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, advocating for individualized care that aligns with their preferences, needs and values.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization’s Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization’s business.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

About This Location:

The future of medicine is happening here at Aurora St. Luke’s, and you’re at the center. No matter what your need – common surgery or pioneering treatment – you can count on our experienced and specialty physicians to provide expert care and excellent outcomes.

As the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on-site heart-care team, you can expect to receive premiere cardiac services. Both the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have recognized Aurora St. Luke’s performance in treating cardiac and stroke patients.

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you’re at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.

Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.