Registered Nurse – Med Surg Primary Charge

Next Move Healthcare•Dixon, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – Med Surg Primary Charge to provide both direct patient care and clinical leadership on the night shift in Dixon, Illinois. This role is ideal for an experienced Med-Surg RN who is ready to serve as a primary clinical resource for the unit, coordinate nursing workflow, support staff, and help maintain safe and efficient patient care throughout the shift. Candidates must have at least two years of nursing experience and previous relief charge experience. New graduates are not being considered for this position.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license appropriate for practice in Illinois
Minimum of two years of professional nursing experience
Previous relief charge or charge nurse experience
Medical-Surgical nursing experience
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification prior to start
Strong clinical assessment, prioritization, and decision-making skills
Ability to coordinate staff assignments and unit workflow
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to support and mentor nursing staff during the shift
Ability to remain composed and make sound decisions in fast-paced clinical situations
Ability to work 12-hour night shifts
Availability for rotating weekends and holidays

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Two or more years of acute-care Medical-Surgical nursing experience
Previous formal Charge Nurse experience
Telemetry experience
ICU or Emergency Department experience
Previous leadership, preceptor, or mentoring experience

Responsibilities

Serve as the Primary Charge RN and provide clinical leadership during assigned shifts
Coordinate patient assignments based on acuity, staffing, and nursing competency
Support and guide RNs, Patient Care Technicians, and other members of the nursing team
Assist with patient flow, admissions, transfers, and discharge coordination
Serve as a clinical resource for staff regarding patient-care concerns and changing conditions
Communicate significant patient, staffing, or operational concerns to the House Supervisor and appropriate leadership
Provide direct nursing care to Medical-Surgical patients as needed
Complete comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing reassessments
Develop, implement, and update individualized nursing plans of care
Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments according to physician orders
Monitor patients for clinical changes and initiate appropriate interventions
Care for patients with common diagnoses including: NSTEMI, COPD, Pneumonia, Sepsis, Acute kidney injury, Other acute medical and surgical conditions
Monitor telemetry patients and review rhythm strips during the shift
Collaborate with monitor technicians regarding cardiac rhythm findings
Coordinate care with physicians, nursing leadership, respiratory therapy, PCTs, and other interdisciplinary team members
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and adherence to nursing standards
Assist with staff problem-solving, prioritization, and escalation of clinical concerns
Float to ICU, Emergency Department, or behavioral health areas only when appropriate experience and competency are present
Perform additional nursing and charge responsibilities as assigned