Job Summary
The Charge Nurse coordinates nursing care for acutely ill patients, delegates work across the nursing team, and helps maintain high standards of clinical practice and patient safety. In partnership with other healthcare professionals, the Charge Nurse contributes to care-plan evaluation and the utilization review process.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and delegate nursing care for acutely ill patients.
- Support compliance with clinical standards and safety protocols.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to evaluate patient care plans.
- Participate in utilization review activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Current, valid Registered Nurse license in Illinois.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
