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Charge Nurse - Critical Care/Stepdown

Health Wealth Safe · Mount Vernon, IL · 6 days ago
HealthcareFull-time

About the role

We are seeking a Nursing Leader responsible for coordinating staffing, ensuring clinical objectives, and delivering quality patient care.

Responsibilities

  • Assigning, supervising, educating, and evaluating nursing and support staff during shifts.
  • Assessing patient care needs and developing appropriate care assignments.
  • Collaborating with advanced practice providers to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Evaluating care effectiveness and addressing issues impacting patient results.
  • Responding to patient care concerns and managing resolutions.
  • Providing input on staff hiring, training, and development.
  • Maintaining safety and performing additional assigned duties.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program or equivalent licensing.
  • Minimum of one year registered nurse experience.
  • Required professional licenses and certifications vary by state, including BLS, ACLS, PALS, or NRP, and RN licensure.

Skills

  • Strong communication, standing, walking, lifting, reaching, and data entry skills.
  • Ability to perceive visual and auditory cues essential for patient safety.
  • Occasional patient lifting and moving, bending, and driving as needed.

Schedule

This role involves night shifts.

Benefits

  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible payment options
  • Tuition coverage

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