Primary Charge Nurse Emergency Department
Overview
The Primary Charge Nurse-Inpatient/ED assists in overseeing and directing work of nursing personnel engaging in providing patient/nursing care services on assigned shifts, according to departmental policies and nursing care standards. Demonstrates accountability for ensuring safe, high quality patient care, enhances the patient /family experience, and provides effective leadership contributing to the delivery of the organization's objectives. Determines work priorities, prepares daily work assignments, and serves as a resource person for unit personnel in resolving operational and patient care problems.
Qualifications
- Education: Associates in Nursing. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing must be obtained within 3 years of date of hire into role.
- Licenses/Certifications: RN-Registered Nurse (Illinois); BLS and ACLS, PALS, or other certification as required by unit.
- Other skills/knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
- Preferred Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Experience: 2 years of experience on the unit or similar unit. License/Certifications: Certification in area of specialty.
Pay
Pay range for this position is $37.05 - $54.54/hour. Actual pay is based on years of licensure. This is an Hourly position. Weekend Differential: $3.25/hr