Charge Nurse-Inpatient Rehab Full Time Days

About the Role

The Charge Nurse is a leadership role that oversees shift operations and ensures safe patient care. This position acts as an extension of the leadership team, embodying the Relationship Based Care model, and serves as a mentor for staff. The Charge Nurse is accountable for achieving excellent outcomes and must be applied for, granting authority to lead.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, and develops an individualized plan for patient care.
• Coordinates care delivery and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Directs care and determines appropriate utilization of assistants involved in providing direct patient care.
• Collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and ancillary staff.
• Creates a documented plan focused on outcomes and decisions related to care delivery.
• Participates in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects.
• Evaluates and documents patient responses to nursing interventions and adjusts the plan of care accordingly.
• Utilizes evidence-based practices, including research findings, to guide decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) acceptable with a commitment to obtain a BSN within three years of employment.
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others.
• Strong analytic abilities.

Qualifications

• Previous charge nurse experience.
• Current or obtain certification in a national nursing specialty.
• 2 years of experience or recommendation by Unit Leadership.
• Preferred: Experience in a specific clinical area, such as the Emergency Room or Pediatric Emergency Room.
• Preferred certifications: Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS), Emergency Communications Registered Nurse, Certified Pediatric Nurse, or Certified Emergency Nurse.

Benefits

Northwestern Medicine offers a wide range of benefits, including:

• Tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits.
• Tools and resources to improve physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Protection for unexpected life events.

Sign-on bonus eligibility may apply for external candidates. Internal employees and rehires who left within one year are generally not eligible.