Registered Nurse RN Primary Charge Med Surg
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 that contributes to 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 role is based on the Fourth Floor in a hospital unit that provides care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings. The pay range is $37.75–$54.63 per hour, with actual pay based on years of licensure. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus for external candidates with at least two years of RN experience: $9,000 upfront and an additional $3,000 after one year, with a two-year work commitment. Night differentials are an additional $4 per hour, and weekend differentials are an additional $3.25 per hour. Eligible rehires who have been away from OSF for over a year may receive credit from their most recent OSF service date toward time-off accrual and service awards.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing must be obtained within three years of the date of hire into the role.
- Two years of experience on the unit or a similar unit.
- 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
- ICU experience is desirable but not required.
- BSN.
- Certification in the area of specialty.
Responsibilities
- Assist in overseeing and directing nursing personnel providing patient and nursing care on assigned shifts.
- Ensure care is provided according to departmental policies and nursing care standards.
- Promote safe, high-quality patient care and enhance 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 total rewards package including benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings.
- Sign-on bonus for eligible external candidates with at least two years of RN experience: $9,000 upfront and an additional $3,000 after one year, with a two-year work commitment.
- Night differential of $4 per hour.
- Weekend differential of $3.25 per hour.
- Eligible rehires may receive credit from their most recent OSF service date toward time-off accrual and service awards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
