Charge Nurse - Decatur - (2704)

Salary: $5,544.62 - $6,099.08 Monthly
Location : Decatur, IL
Job Type: Civil Service
Job Number: 2402081
Department: Surgery/Decatur-SMS
Division: Administration
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Closing Date: 6/15/2026 2:00 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented
Shift: Days
ExemptorNon_Exempt: Exempt


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Description


The nurse functions as a charge nurse floating within the Department of Surgery. Primary responsibility of the position is to staff clinics and monitor the quality of work performed by clinic staff and ensure that policies and procedures are in place and followed. This position will supervise clinic staff and ensures that safe, quality, efficient health delivery is provided to patients. This nurse will serve as a patient service coordinator within the Division, as well as provide direct nursing services for the physicians and clinical areas to which he/she is assigned. This position performs daily application of the School's mission and vision in providing the highest level of quality care to our patients, families, and in working with our employees, physicians, and the communities we serve.

*This position is ON SITE only*

Examples of Duties

45%
Nursing Duties:
A. Provides clinic nursing care and delegation of clinical duties to RN's, LPN's and MA's. This care may include but not be limited to obtaining patient histories, assisting with portions of physical examinations, administering medications, providing wound care, performing other nursing procedures and documents nursing functions appropriately.
B. Performs clinic laboratory testing and procedural testing according to clinic protocols. Reports findings to physician and records on patient medical record.
C. Assists with procedures. Sets up and/or completes procedures as necessary under the direction of the MD, APN, or PA.
D. Develops and implements patient plan of care with the MD, APN, and/or PA.
E. Coordinates delivery of patient plan of care.
F. Organizes clinic patient flow and revises as necessary to maximize physician productivity and minimize patient wait times.
G. Schedules follow-up patient activities including radiology studies, surgical procedures and other testing as ordered by the physician, physician assistant, or Nurse Practitioner.
H. Prepares for upcoming clinics by obtaining history from referring physician, pertinent radiologic studies, laboratory results, and operative reports when appropriate.
I. Communicates with call center, patients, families and other healthcare professionals.
J. Uses critical thinking skills to triage patient care priorities for patient phone calls and needs.
K. Utilizes and maintains equipment used in the assessment and treatment of patients.
L. Ensures accurate and current nursing procedures pertaining to patient care through appropriate supervision of clinical personnel in the clinical area.
M. Acts as liaison between healthcare facilities and other specialty agencies.
N. Functions as a primary nurse or back-up nurse as directed depending on the need. Follows direction of the primary nurse and physician when functioning as the back-up nurse.
O. Performs nursing duties in other Divisions temporarily as assigned by the Nurse Administrator.
P. Serves as a resource to departmental staff.
Q. Ensures proper licensure and certifications of all staff members.

42%
Administrative Duties:
A. Provides direct supervision for clinical team members (RN, LPN, MA's). Monitors quality of work and services performed by clinical staff and ensures that functions are performed according to policies and procedures.
B. Performs employee evaluations and participates in the disciplinary process.
C. Responsible for completion of clinic staff daily/monthly assignment schedule, including assignment of nursing duties in other divisions to cover absences as necessary. Approves vacation, sick, and/or comp time.
D. Participates in the interview process and recommends hiring of clinic personnel. Coordinates and oversees orientation and training for new personnel.
E. Participates in the development, implements, updates and maintains nursing policies, procedures, standards of care and quality assurance programs.
F. Completes charge tickets for nursing services provided in the clinic.
G. Assures that tests and surgeries are precertified according to insurance requirements if necessary.
H. Maintains or delegates inventory of adequate supplies necessary for daily surgery clinic activities and makes recommendations to Divisional Chairman/Administrative Aide for equipment, commodities, and non-routine supplies.
I. Schedules & participates in departmental/divisional staff meetings.

5%
Education:
A. Provides patient teaching and participates in staff and community education programs.
B. Provides orientation to daily clinic activities and training for nursing personnel, students and residents.
C. Assists with instruction of secretaries in the provision of patient activities.
D. Functions as resource person for general public requesting information regarding assigned Division and SIU Department of Surgery as a whole.
E. Completes annual training and competencies.

3%
Research Duties
A. Assists with planning and implementation of research projects as related to patient care.
B. Follows research protocols when conducting patient research including obtaining informed consent, providing patient care as directed by research methodology, and documenting patient care according to protocol or clinic standards.
C. Collects and analyzes data and assists with publishing results as needed.
D. Attends SCHRIS training and maintains qualifications to participate in research if applicable.

5%
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties described above.

Qualifications
Credentials to be Verified by Placement Officer

1. Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois.
2. 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA's)

1. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
2. Ability to work with others as a member of multiple disciplinary team.
3. Problem solving abilities.
4. Adaptability
5. Excellent customer service skills.
6. Ability to function without direct supervision.

Condition of Employment

Out of State Applicants that apply to Springfield vacancies in classifications in the occupational area of Professional, Semi-Professional, or Managerial will be subject to the following Condition of Employment: Pursuant to the State University Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date.
Supplemental Information
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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.

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"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

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