Position Summary:
The Charge Nurse is a staff leader whose goal is to provide direct supervision to the health care team on their assigned shift while directing patient throughput, managing quality initiatives and additional task to unit-specific operations.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Graduate of an Accredited Nursing program.
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Current licensure in good standing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. CPI certification within 90 days from date of hire.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
3-5 years of experience in/with Behavioral Health nursing required.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Advanced reading, writing and oral skills. Ability to respond appropriately to customer/coworker. Interaction with a wide variety of people. Maintain confidential information. Ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information. Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor. Ability to utilize PC including, basic elements of Windows environment, keyboarding, work with mouse, and perform basic computer tasks with instruction. Documentation of proficiency in all current core and unit-specific competency items for nursing staff Demonstrates an interest in teaching, displays effective communication, role models the Carle Experience and promotes a healthy work environment.
Essential Functions:
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Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.