RN Charge Nurse: Lead Acute Care Team (BSN)

DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC); DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Annual Salary Increase

Paid time off

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an RN Charge Nurse to join its clinical team. The role emphasizes patient safety, coordination of care, and collaborative planning with physicians and health professionals.

You will participate in education, discharge planning, and ensuring regulatory compliance within a high-quality care environment. The position requires a BSN, valid Illinois RN license, and CPR as part of the qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois required.
• CPR – Basic Life Support required.

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of patient care prioritizing safety and reducing errors.
• Follow five medication rights and minimize medication errors.
• Assess and coordinate plan of care including teaching, discharge planning and follow-up.
• Collaborates with physicians and team to review and adjust the care plan.
• Communicates clearly with patients and families, documenting responses to teaching.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an RN Charge Nurse to join its clinical team. The role emphasizes patient safety, coordination of care, and collaborative planning with physicians and health professionals.

You will participate in education, discharge planning, and ensuring regulatory compliance within a high-quality care environment. The position requires a BSN, valid Illinois RN license, and CPR as part of the qualifications.