Primary Charge RN General Surgery

OSF HealthCare•Peoria, IL

10d

About The Position

The Primary Charge Nurse assists in overseeing and directing unit operations during the shift to meet the needs of patients and the care team. The role is responsible for patient flow and throughput and for ensuring processes and resources are optimized to meet patient needs. The Primary Charge Nurse serves as a role model for customer service, patient care standards, and professional relationships; determines work priorities; prepares daily work assignments; and serves as a resource for unit personnel resolving operational and patient care problems. The nurse works at the highest level of licensure, providing competent, quality care, following best-practice standards, working toward care goals and quality outcomes, and adhering to standards of care set by state boards of nursing.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing, or a bachelor's degree in nursing obtained within three years of hire into the role.
Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State Board of Nursing in Illinois or Michigan, as appropriate.
BLS and ACLS, PALS, or other certification as required by the unit.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience on the unit or a similar unit.
Certification in the area of specialty.

Responsibilities

Assist in overseeing and directing unit operations during the shift to meet patient and care-team needs.
Manage patient flow and throughput, ensuring processes and resources are optimized for patient needs.
Model customer service, patient care standards, and professional relationships.
Determine work priorities and prepare daily work assignments.
Serve as a resource for unit personnel in resolving operational and patient care problems.
Provide quality, competent care at the highest level of licensure, following best practices, care goals, quality outcomes, and state nursing-board standards.