RN-Charge Nurse, Stepdown/Critical Care

Join Our Team: More Than Just a Job

Location: Mount Vernon, IL

Position Details

• Worker Type: Regular
• Pay Range: $32.77 - $52.43 per hour

At our organization, we appreciate the unique skills and talents that each member contributes. The compensation for this position is determined by various factors, including relevant experience, market conditions, and other qualifications. The stated pay range reflects what we reasonably anticipate offering at the time of posting, but final compensation may vary in accordance with legal guidelines.

Role Overview

This position involves leading and coordinating unit staffing while ensuring the achievement of clinical goals and the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct, educate, and supervise nursing and support staff during assigned shifts, contributing to performance evaluations.
• Assess daily patient care requirements and allocate patient care assignments, ensuring appropriate care is provided.
• Collaborate with advanced practice providers to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of patient care and identify issues impacting desired outcomes.
• Address patient care complaints through established protocols.
• Provide input on hiring, training, directing, developing, and evaluating staff.
• Maintain a constant state of alertness and safety.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited nursing program or equivalent educational background for licensing.
• Experience: Minimum of one year as a registered nurse.

Physical Demands

• Regularly communicate verbally to share information.
• Frequent standing and walking required.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of objects weighing between 25-50 lbs.
• Frequent use of vision for near and far distances, as well as color differentiation.
• Regularly utilize hearing to receive oral communication and detect alarms.
• Occasional driving and physical movements such as bending and twisting.

Licensure and Certifications

Depending on the state of work location, the following certifications are required:

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Nurse (RN) license from the respective state board
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) - AHA, or equivalent certifications such as NRP or PALS.

Work Schedule

This position requires night shifts, with a commitment of 36 hours per week.

Benefits

We value our outstanding employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: Access to earned wages before payday through our voluntary benefit program.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: Eligible team members can benefit from upfront tuition coverage through our FlexPath Funded program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.