Charge Nurse, RN ICU
About The Position
The Primary Charge Nurse-Inpatient/ED assists in overseeing and directing nursing personnel who provide patient and nursing care services on assigned shifts, in accordance with departmental policies and nursing care standards. The role is accountable for ensuring safe, high-quality patient care, enhancing the patient and family experience, and providing effective leadership that contributes to organizational objectives. The Charge Nurse determines work priorities, prepares daily work assignments, and serves as a resource for unit personnel addressing operational and patient care problems. The hospital units provide 24/7 care. The position requires an associate degree in nursing, with a bachelor's degree in nursing to be obtained within three years of hire into the role. Required credentials include RN licensure and BLS, plus ACLS, PALS, or another certification as required by the unit. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail are required. The hourly pay range is $37.05–$54.54, with actual pay based on years of licensure. OSF HealthCare describes a total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings.
Requirements
- Associate degree in nursing.
- Obtain a bachelor's degree in nursing within three years of hire into the role.
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
- BLS certification, and ACLS, PALS, or another certification as required by the unit.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to be detail oriented.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in nursing.
- Two years of experience on the unit or a similar unit.
- Certification in the area of specialty.
Responsibilities
- Assist in overseeing and directing nursing personnel providing patient and nursing care services on assigned shifts.
- Help ensure care is delivered according to departmental policies and nursing care standards.
- Be accountable for safe, high-quality patient care and for enhancing the patient and family experience.
- Provide leadership that contributes to organizational objectives.
- Determine work priorities and prepare daily work assignments.
- Serve as a resource for unit personnel resolving operational and patient care problems.
Benefits
- Comprehensive, market-competitive total rewards package including benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
