Infusion Charge Nurse (2704)

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A Charge Nurse for SIU School of Medicine and SIU HealthCare, collectively known as SIU Medicine, will provide direct and/or indirect patient care as a registered professional nurse to the full scope of nursing in accordance with the Illinois Nursing Practice Act. The position will incorporate caring for all patients through nursing standards recognized by SIU and requires a skill level for which a registered professional nurse is properly trained.

*This position is ON SITE only*

Administrative Duties 50%
1. Supervise clinical staff to ensure that the patient care delivered benefits the patient and follows policies and procedures of SCI and SIU Medicine.
2. Organizes clinic patient flow and revises as necessary to maximize physician productivity and minimize patient wait times.
3. Ensures proper licensure and certifications of all staff members.
4. Serves as a resource to departmental staff.
5. Performs employee annual and probationary evaluations. Provides constructive feedback and disciplinary action for clinic staff.
6. 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.
7. Participates in the interview process and recommends hiring of clinic personnel. Coordinates and oversees orientation and training for new personnel and current staff.
8. Participates in the development, implementation, updating and maintains nursing policies, procedures, standards of care and quality assurance programs.
9. Maintains or delegates inventory of adequate supplies necessary for daily clinic activities and makes recommendations for equipment, commodities, and non-routine supplies
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu 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.

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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.