Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Charge Nurse(2704)
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois, us, 62777
Salary:
Depends on Qualifications Location :
Springfield, IL Job Type:
Civil Service Job Number:
S941941 Department:
Internal Medicine Clinic-SMS Division:
Pulmonary Medicine Opening Date:
03/15/2024 Closing Date:
10/6/2025 2:00 PM Central FLSA:
Exempt Bargaining Unit:
Non-Represented Shift:
Days ExemptorNon_Exempt:
Exempt
Description
The person in this position will furnish full-time clinical duties in the Pulmonary Division. This nurse will assist physicians (including faculty, residents, and medical students) in patient care activities requiring specialized nursing skills and will act as the lead nurse in the Division(s). Examples of Duties
Indirect Patient Care: 50% 1.Obtains pre-certifications and referrals for managed care patients. 2.Responsible for assisting in the operation of the clinic by maintaining patient information forprocedures, education and medical records. 3.Serves as a clinical resource to clerical and ancillary personnel. 4.Attends in-service classes and other meetings as directed and as deemed necessary; suggests ideasfor in-service training and improving patient education. 5.Maintains Basic Life Support certification required to perform nursing duties. 6.Supervises nursing care delivery ensuring that the patient care delivered benefits the patient andmeets the individual physician/nurse practitioner/physician assistant's expectations. 7.Monitors the quality of work and services performed by clinical staff. Ensures that functions areperformed according to policies and procedures. 8.Coordinates orientation and training for new personnel. 9.With assistance of the Nurse Administrator and relevant physician/nurse practitioner/physicianassistant(s), interviews and hires clinic personnel to fill vacancies or new positions in the clinic. 10.Contributes to the development and implementation of a Quality Assurance Program for thenursing staff and participates in patient care audits. 11.Contributes to the development, maintenance, and updating of nursing policies, procedures andstandards of care. 12.Performs employee evaluations, approves sick/vacation time, assesses need for compensatorytime, and participates in the disciplinary process as required. 13.Provides oversight, correction, and mitigation of problems that arise in clinic, i.e.misunderstanding between staff members, physicians, and/or patients. 14.Conducts regular clinical staff meetings to communicate divisional, departmental, andorganizational, changes, projects, and updates. 15.Working in conjunction with all Department of Internal Medicine Charge Nurses, regularly meetwith and provide clinic coverage for each other. 16.Performs other indirect patient duties as assigned. Direct Patient Care: 50% 1.Provides nursing support to physician/nurse practitioner/physician assistant(s). 2.Demonstrates clinical competence in carrying out patient care duties specific to assigned area. 3.Assists physician/nurse practitioner/physician assistant(s) with clinics including but not limitedto: preparing patient for examination, testing, and/or procedures; obtaining vital signs and otherpertinent information; scheduling and/or explaining procedures/tests to patient and family. 4.Obtains complete health and nursing histories for individuals and families who are patients of theclinic; utilizes this information when providing telephone triaging, direct care and patienteducation. 5.Documents patient's history, vital signs, and chief complaint in medical record. 6.Interviews patients and their families to determine patient/family dynamics, needs, andidentification of any contributing factors to illness; guides other staff members in patientteaching; and assists patient's family to participate in patient's teaching plan. 7.Coordinates follow-up of outpatient services; facilitates scheduling and performance of tests andprocedures; provides follow-up care in conjunction with attending physician/nursepractitioner/physician assistant furnishing information and teaching. 8.Manages acute and/or episodic minor illness of outpatients, and recommends and initiatestreatment as indicated. 9.Screens/triages telephone calls from patients and other customers; answers questions usingprofessional knowledge, expertise, and nursing judgement, and documents actions in patientchart. 10.Administers medications by appropriate route with consideration for patient safety. 11.Performs laboratory procedures specific to assigned area. 12.Responsible for facilitating efficient patient flow within assigned clinic. 13.Following guidelines/protocols established by physician/nurse practitioner/physician assistant(s),refills medications and documents such in patient chart. 14.Identifies specialized patient needs and informs appropriate members of the staff. 15.Performs PICC line removal and PICC line dressing changes per department protocol. 16.Responsible for and performs any and all LPN/RN functions pertaining to the specialties you areassigned. 17.Travels to satellite locations as assigned. 18.Performs other direct patient care duties as assigned. Qualifications
Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois. Three years of work experience as a Registered Professional Nurse or 2 years work experience as a Registered Professional Nurse with 1 year of supervisory experience.
Supplemental Information If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education,
patient care,
research and service to the community.
The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at This report contains policy statements and crime statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act."
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.
Pre-employment background screenings required. Paid time off: Includes 12 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service
Paid sick time: Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill
Health, Dental, and Life insurance
Optional life insurance: Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.
Prescription: Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.
Long-term Disability Insurance
Flexible spending accounts: Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars
Voluntary retirement accounts: Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).
Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement
Leaves of absence: Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees
Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times
For more information please visit
Depends on Qualifications Location :
Springfield, IL Job Type:
Civil Service Job Number:
S941941 Department:
Internal Medicine Clinic-SMS Division:
Pulmonary Medicine Opening Date:
03/15/2024 Closing Date:
10/6/2025 2:00 PM Central FLSA:
Exempt Bargaining Unit:
Non-Represented Shift:
Days ExemptorNon_Exempt:
Exempt
Description
The person in this position will furnish full-time clinical duties in the Pulmonary Division. This nurse will assist physicians (including faculty, residents, and medical students) in patient care activities requiring specialized nursing skills and will act as the lead nurse in the Division(s). Examples of Duties
Indirect Patient Care: 50% 1.Obtains pre-certifications and referrals for managed care patients. 2.Responsible for assisting in the operation of the clinic by maintaining patient information forprocedures, education and medical records. 3.Serves as a clinical resource to clerical and ancillary personnel. 4.Attends in-service classes and other meetings as directed and as deemed necessary; suggests ideasfor in-service training and improving patient education. 5.Maintains Basic Life Support certification required to perform nursing duties. 6.Supervises nursing care delivery ensuring that the patient care delivered benefits the patient andmeets the individual physician/nurse practitioner/physician assistant's expectations. 7.Monitors the quality of work and services performed by clinical staff. Ensures that functions areperformed according to policies and procedures. 8.Coordinates orientation and training for new personnel. 9.With assistance of the Nurse Administrator and relevant physician/nurse practitioner/physicianassistant(s), interviews and hires clinic personnel to fill vacancies or new positions in the clinic. 10.Contributes to the development and implementation of a Quality Assurance Program for thenursing staff and participates in patient care audits. 11.Contributes to the development, maintenance, and updating of nursing policies, procedures andstandards of care. 12.Performs employee evaluations, approves sick/vacation time, assesses need for compensatorytime, and participates in the disciplinary process as required. 13.Provides oversight, correction, and mitigation of problems that arise in clinic, i.e.misunderstanding between staff members, physicians, and/or patients. 14.Conducts regular clinical staff meetings to communicate divisional, departmental, andorganizational, changes, projects, and updates. 15.Working in conjunction with all Department of Internal Medicine Charge Nurses, regularly meetwith and provide clinic coverage for each other. 16.Performs other indirect patient duties as assigned. Direct Patient Care: 50% 1.Provides nursing support to physician/nurse practitioner/physician assistant(s). 2.Demonstrates clinical competence in carrying out patient care duties specific to assigned area. 3.Assists physician/nurse practitioner/physician assistant(s) with clinics including but not limitedto: preparing patient for examination, testing, and/or procedures; obtaining vital signs and otherpertinent information; scheduling and/or explaining procedures/tests to patient and family. 4.Obtains complete health and nursing histories for individuals and families who are patients of theclinic; utilizes this information when providing telephone triaging, direct care and patienteducation. 5.Documents patient's history, vital signs, and chief complaint in medical record. 6.Interviews patients and their families to determine patient/family dynamics, needs, andidentification of any contributing factors to illness; guides other staff members in patientteaching; and assists patient's family to participate in patient's teaching plan. 7.Coordinates follow-up of outpatient services; facilitates scheduling and performance of tests andprocedures; provides follow-up care in conjunction with attending physician/nursepractitioner/physician assistant furnishing information and teaching. 8.Manages acute and/or episodic minor illness of outpatients, and recommends and initiatestreatment as indicated. 9.Screens/triages telephone calls from patients and other customers; answers questions usingprofessional knowledge, expertise, and nursing judgement, and documents actions in patientchart. 10.Administers medications by appropriate route with consideration for patient safety. 11.Performs laboratory procedures specific to assigned area. 12.Responsible for facilitating efficient patient flow within assigned clinic. 13.Following guidelines/protocols established by physician/nurse practitioner/physician assistant(s),refills medications and documents such in patient chart. 14.Identifies specialized patient needs and informs appropriate members of the staff. 15.Performs PICC line removal and PICC line dressing changes per department protocol. 16.Responsible for and performs any and all LPN/RN functions pertaining to the specialties you areassigned. 17.Travels to satellite locations as assigned. 18.Performs other direct patient care duties as assigned. Qualifications
Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois. Three years of work experience as a Registered Professional Nurse or 2 years work experience as a Registered Professional Nurse with 1 year of supervisory experience.
Supplemental Information If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education,
patient care,
research and service to the community.
The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at This report contains policy statements and crime statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act."
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.
Pre-employment background screenings required. Paid time off: Includes 12 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service
Paid sick time: Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill
Health, Dental, and Life insurance
Optional life insurance: Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.
Prescription: Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.
Long-term Disability Insurance
Flexible spending accounts: Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars
Voluntary retirement accounts: Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).
Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement
Leaves of absence: Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees
Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times
For more information please visit