Charge Nurse (RN) - Ortho Trauma

Join our 44 bed Ortho Trauma Unit at Advocate Condell Medical Center, a Level 1 Trauma Center. Here, you’ll find a collaborative, supportive, and highly engaged team committed to delivering compassionate, safe, and exceptional care. Our nursing team spans from enthusiastic new graduates to seasoned professionals with over 40 years in practice—alongside dedicated nursing assistants who bring diverse skills and perspectives.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates operational accountability by ensuring the nursing unit operates efficiently and effectively during their shift; Facilitates collaboration among healthcare professionals, ensuring effective communication and coordination of patient care; Provides clinical oversight and guidance to nursing staff, ensuring patient care meets established standards and protocols; Fosters professional growth of nursing staff by providing coaching, mentoring, and educational opportunities; Oversees continuous quality improvement within the nursing unit; Facilitates clear and effective communication among nursing staff; Promotes a collaborative environment; Accountable for efficient resource utilization within the nursing unit; Coordinates emergency response and crisis management within the nursing unit; Advocates for patients and their families and serves as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers; Understands and adheres to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct; Must demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care

Requirements

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required; Bachelor's degree in nursing; Typically requires 5 years of nursing experience; Strong clinical skills; Ability to lead in a dynamic environment; Ability to communicate effectively and work cohesively in groups; Ability to utilize critical thinking and timely decision making; Ability to assess skills and abilities of others; Ability to coach in the moment and provide service recovery; Ability to provide effective leader rounding; Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs

Nice to have

Charge nurse experience preferred

Benefits

Competitive compensation; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program