Charge RN - Med/Surg Registered Nurse

Trinity Health • Silvis, IL

4d • $36 - $54

About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety. Want to learn more about MercyOne Genesis? Click here: MercyOne Genesis | Stronger. Together. As One! Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse! A dedicated Charge Nurse is a registered nurse responsible for providing shift-to-shift leadership for the practice and delivery of safe, effective, efficient, ethical, and culturally competent care to the unit patient population. This pivotal role bridges direct patient care with administrative responsibilities, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective leadership, resource allocation, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The Charge Nurse ensures adherence to established policies, promotes a collaborative work environment, and supports staff development while maintaining patient safety and satisfaction.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing required
• Registered Nurse in Illinois, Registered Nurse in Iowa within 1 year
• 12 months of RN experience required. 24 months preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required only if the unit has telemetry monitoring capabilities
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains departmental daily staffing plan detailing appropriate employee classifications and qualifications consistent with the department's operational plan, projected volumes, patient/acuity and other relevant indicators. Assures compliance with staffing plan.
• Oversees daily operations, staff management, and coordination of interdepartmental activities within the unit or department during the assigned shift.
• Responsible for resolving clinical issues, and serving as a liaison between nurses, physicians, and administrative teams.
• Provides orientation/education for staff and students to ensure assigned patients have a positive care experience.
• Leads staff in the delivery of safe and effective patient care.
• Delivers nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in collaboration with the physician.
• Provides input on staff interviewing and hiring decisions as delegated by the unit leader.
• Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patient records.
• Ensures compliance with all policies and procedures governing assigned services, including Joint Commission standards, safety protocols, and applicable federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
• Serves as a resource, mentor, and role model in delivering patient care using a team approach.
• Facilitates communication between patient/family, physicians and other caregivers to achieve consensus for the plan of care.
• Consults with the Ethics Committee as appropriate.
• Leads and promotes evidence-based practice and research among unit leaders and staff.
• Leads quality improvement activities including performance improvement processes to facilitate clinical practice changes.
• Conduct follow-up on incident reports as directed by the Unit leader and participate in ongoing audits of nursing-sensitive indicators to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Functions independently with minimal supervision from Nursing Leadership, guided by the Nurse Practice Act, MercyOne Central IA Market and Trinity Health policies, established nursing standards, and sound professional judgment.
• Plans unit and nursing resource utilization based on established admission, discharge and transfer criteria, initiating appropriate intervention and collaboration to optimize patient care and unit/department operations.
• Serves as a group leader and fulfills an assistant supervisory or lead role, providing guidance and support to team members.
• Identifies and communicates staff needs to the unit leader.
• Serves as a resource or “Super User” for documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Leads or participates in interdisciplinary patient rounds and care conferences, management rounding to patients and staff, and Rounding to Influence (Safety First).
• Reviews and codes as indicated for shift needs in timekeeping system.
• Collaborate with Unit leader to balance schedule after closure of self-scheduling time-period and prior to completion of schedule.
• Leads or delegates daily huddles and maintains huddle boards in collaboration and direction from Unit leader.
• Assists nursing and interdisciplinary team in patient/family education and discharge planning.

Benefits

• Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!
• Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees