Primary Charge Nurse Med Surg

OSF HealthCare•Kewanee, IL

About The Position

The Primary Charge Nurse-Inpatient/ED assists in overseeing and directing nursing personnel who provide patient and nursing care on assigned shifts, in accordance with departmental policies and nursing care standards. The role is accountable for safe, high-quality patient care, enhancing the patient and family experience, and providing effective leadership in support of organizational objectives. The nurse determines work priorities, prepares daily work assignments, and serves as a resource for unit personnel resolving operational and patient-care problems. The RN works in hospital units that provide care 24/7. At Saint Luke Medical Center, the Med-Surg team cares for a mix of acute-care and skilled-nursing patients. The team emphasizes collaboration, supportive leadership, teamwork, respect, and employee engagement. This is an hourly position paying $37.05–$54.54 per hour, based on years of licensure. Shift differentials are $4.00 per hour for third shift and $3.25 per hour for weekends.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
Obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing within three years of the date of hire into the role.
Registered Nurse (RN) license.
BLS certification and ACLS, PALS, or another certification required by the unit.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

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 during assigned shifts.
Help ensure safe, high-quality patient care and enhance the patient and family experience.
Provide effective 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.