Certified Charge Nurse
2 months ago
Chicago
Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Opportunity for advancement, • Training & development Job duties: • Ensuring that all nurses operate properly in a medical setting., • Providing hands-on patient care., • Observing nurses provide patient care and ensuring that they interact with patients in ways that improve outcomes., • Supervising nursing staff and monitoring their needs., • Coordinating daily administrative duties, including schedules, nursing assignments, and patient care., • Overseeing patient admissions, transfers, and discharges., • Organizing training seminars and courses to educate new staff or introduce new procedures and protocols, • Evaluating staff performance along with the HR Director/Manager to provide correctives measures if necessary., • Assessing, monitoring and caring for patients., • Communicating with upper management regarding nurse performance, staff issues and changes to treatment protocols., • Creating a yearly budget for nursing staff., • Performing administrative duties such as creating staff schedules and ordering supplies., • Administers medication and controls narcotics for patients as ordered by the physician., • Serve as a resource for staff to maintain high standards of patient care., • Perform related nursing duties as required., • Assumes coverage for employees as needed., • Functions appropriately under stressful situations., • Can demonstrate ability to be flexible and organized. Hours: Various hours to suit the surgical units Locations: Fullerton/Kimball Medical Surgical Center 3412 W. Fullerton, Chicago, IL 60647 Western/Diversey Medical Surgical Center 2744 N. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 6 American Womens Medical Center 110 S. River Rd. Des Plaines, Il 60016 Alden Surgical Center 1580 W. Lake St. Addison, IL 60101 Pay: $ 40.00 50.00 an hour Benefits: After 90 days 5 sick days per the state of Illinois requirement After 90 days Ability to sign up for Health, Dental, Vision, and Aflac insurance After 1 year with company 2 weeks paid vacation After 1 year with company Ability to sign up for the 401k program. Requirements: • Must have a current certified license in the state of Illinois for RN and have passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), • Must have a current BLS certification, • Must have an ACLS certification, • Must have a CNOR certification, • Infection Control Training certification or at least 1 years work of experience with infection control., • Must be able to follow the universal Precautions for the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens., • Must be able to handle different noise levels., • Must have an associates degree from an accredited school of nursing or have an RN diploma. Bachelors degree is preferred, • Must have at least 1-3 years of experience in a multi-specialty PREOP/PACU, preferably in a hospital or ambulatory surgery, • Must have CDC training, • Experience with Operating room experience, • Must have at least 1-3 years as a charge nurse in a clinical setting, • Must have knowledge of various EMRs systems, • Must have knowledge of health care laws and regulations, • Must have the ability to be flexible with working hours., • Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English both verbally and in writing, • Must be able to stand for at least 8 to 10 hours daily,, • Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs., • Must be able to bend, kneel, and squat., • Must have good problem solving and independent thinking skills, • Must have great customer service skills