Charge Nurse Jobs in Illinois
Charge Nurse jobs in Illinois are in high demand across the state's extensive hospital systems, long-term care facilities, and specialty clinics, with openings at every level from newly promoted charge nurses through senior nursing leaders. Chicago, Rockford, and Springfield anchor the bulk of hiring, where major employers like Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health Care, and OSF HealthCare maintain large nursing workforces across multiple campuses. The most sought-after specialties in Illinois include medical-surgical, emergency department, and intensive care charge nurses. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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$5,544.62 - $6,099.08 Monthly
Springfield, IL
Civil Service
2402384
Psychiatry Clinic-SMS
10/22/2026
11/2/2026 2:00 PM Central
Exempt
Non-Represented
Days
Exempt
We recommend using the following browsers to complete the application:
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Mobile: Google Chrome, Safari
Description
The incumbent of this position provides nursing supervision and performs nursing duties within the Department of Psychiatry.
*This position is ON SITE only*Examples of Duties
CLINICAL 80%
- Provides clinic nursing care and delegation of clinical duties to clinic staff. This care may include but not be limited to obtaining patient histories, assisting with portions of physical examinations, administering medications, performing other nursing procedures and documents nursing functions appropriately.
- Communicates with call center, patients, families and other healthcare professionals.
- Uses critical thinking skills to triage patient care priorities for patient phone calls and needs.
- Ensures accurate and current nursing procedures pertaining to patient care through appropriate supervision of clinical personnel in the clinical area.
- Performs clinic laboratory testing and procedural testing according to clinic protocols. Reports findings to provider and records on patient medical record.
- Secures necessary medical supplies equipment and oversees their use and care.
- Assists with procedures. Sets up and/or completes procedures as necessary under the direction of the providers.
- Utilizes and maintains equipment used in the assessment and treatment of patients.
- Inspects physical facilities, clinic rooms, treatment rooms, clinic break room, etc. for orderliness, cleanliness, and safety.
- Working closely with the division chiefs, recommends procedural change in order to improve communication in transition of patient care between these areas.
- Works diligently with reception and medical insurance staff to provide quality patient care with regards to new and follow up appointments, medicine refills, and triaging patient calls.
- Assist Health Care Administrators with coordinating appropriate communication between nurses and providers. Helps serves as liaison between nurses and providers, collects feedback, and mediates between if there are conflicts.
- Assists with on non-routine clinic questions i.e. interpreting new policies and answering any questions pertaining to the new policies.
- Organizes clinic patient flow and revises as necessary to maximize provider productivity and minimize patient wait times.
- Ensures proper licensure and certifications of all staff members.
ADMINISTRATIVE 20%
- Directly supervises nursing staff in the outpatient clinics. Assigns coverage as needed to assure that all nursing-related needs of the department are met.
- Approves and tracks nursing staff vacation and sick time accurately, planning coverage for absences. Follows through on time off requests being received by payroll in a prompt manner.
- Performs routine employee performance evaluations of nursing staff. Participates in the disciplinary action process for staff when needed according to SIU Medicine policies.
- Coordinate orientation and training for new personnel in the clinic space and provide training to staff regarding new/revised policies and procedures; keep current on all patient care duties/responsibilities.
- Provides supervisory liaison support and problem mitigation as required to assist Health Care Administrators and to assure smooth daily operation of the psychiatric clinic.
- Assists in providing oversight, correction and mitigation of feedback from patients regarding care in our clinic.
- Oversees stocked medications within the department.
- Assist the health care administrators in developing procedures in order to ensure that the outpatient department’s practice follows practice-wide guidelines.
- Communicates with outside organizations as needed in order to create a clear coordination of care for patient services.
- Assist in clinical problem solving.
- Assists department with issues and aspects related to clinical activity and workflow.
- Assist to develop, implement, and revise as necessary, department policies as they relate to clinical operations in consultation with the appropriate division chiefs.
- Participates in department interviews.
- Orient residents and students with the operation of the clinic.
- Schedules and participates in department/divisional staff meetings. Conducts routine nursing meetings.
Qualifications
Credentials to be Verified by Placement Officer
- 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.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA’s)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work with others as a member of multiple disciplinary team.
- Problem solving abilities.
- Adaptability
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to function without direct supervision.
Supplemental Information
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.
The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at https://www.siumed.edu/police-security. 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.
$5,544.62 - $6,099.08 Monthly
Springfield, IL
Civil Service
2402384
Psychiatry Clinic-SMS
10/22/2026
11/2/2026 2:00 PM Central
Exempt
Non-Represented
Days
Exempt
We recommend using the following browsers to complete the application:
Desktop: Google Chrome, Edge with Chromium
Mobile: Google Chrome, Safari
Description
The incumbent of this position provides nursing supervision and performs nursing duties within the Department of Psychiatry.
*This position is ON SITE only*Examples of Duties
CLINICAL 80%
- Provides clinic nursing care and delegation of clinical duties to clinic staff. This care may include but not be limited to obtaining patient histories, assisting with portions of physical examinations, administering medications, performing other nursing procedures and documents nursing functions appropriately.
- Communicates with call center, patients, families and other healthcare professionals.
- Uses critical thinking skills to triage patient care priorities for patient phone calls and needs.
- Ensures accurate and current nursing procedures pertaining to patient care through appropriate supervision of clinical personnel in the clinical area.
- Performs clinic laboratory testing and procedural testing according to clinic protocols. Reports findings to provider and records on patient medical record.
- Secures necessary medical supplies equipment and oversees their use and care.
- Assists with procedures. Sets up and/or completes procedures as necessary under the direction of the providers.
- Utilizes and maintains equipment used in the assessment and treatment of patients.
- Inspects physical facilities, clinic rooms, treatment rooms, clinic break room, etc. for orderliness, cleanliness, and safety.
- Working closely with the division chiefs, recommends procedural change in order to improve communication in transition of patient care between these areas.
- Works diligently with reception and medical insurance staff to provide quality patient care with regards to new and follow up appointments, medicine refills, and triaging patient calls.
- Assist Health Care Administrators with coordinating appropriate communication between nurses and providers. Helps serves as liaison between nurses and providers, collects feedback, and mediates between if there are conflicts.
- Assists with on non-routine clinic questions i.e. interpreting new policies and answering any questions pertaining to the new policies.
- Organizes clinic patient flow and revises as necessary to maximize provider productivity and minimize patient wait times.
- Ensures proper licensure and certifications of all staff members.
ADMINISTRATIVE 20%
- Directly supervises nursing staff in the outpatient clinics. Assigns coverage as needed to assure that all nursing-related needs of the department are met.
- Approves and tracks nursing staff vacation and sick time accurately, planning coverage for absences. Follows through on time off requests being received by payroll in a prompt manner.
- Performs routine employee performance evaluations of nursing staff. Participates in the disciplinary action process for staff when needed according to SIU Medicine policies.
- Coordinate orientation and training for new personnel in the clinic space and provide training to staff regarding new/revised policies and procedures; keep current on all patient care duties/responsibilities.
- Provides supervisory liaison support and problem mitigation as required to assist Health Care Administrators and to assure smooth daily operation of the psychiatric clinic.
- Assists in providing oversight, correction and mitigation of feedback from patients regarding care in our clinic.
- Oversees stocked medications within the department.
- Assist the health care administrators in developing procedures in order to ensure that the outpatient department’s practice follows practice-wide guidelines.
- Communicates with outside organizations as needed in order to create a clear coordination of care for patient services.
- Assist in clinical problem solving.
- Assists department with issues and aspects related to clinical activity and workflow.
- Assist to develop, implement, and revise as necessary, department policies as they relate to clinical operations in consultation with the appropriate division chiefs.
- Participates in department interviews.
- Orient residents and students with the operation of the clinic.
- Schedules and participates in department/divisional staff meetings. Conducts routine nursing meetings.
Qualifications
Credentials to be Verified by Placement Officer
- 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.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA’s)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work with others as a member of multiple disciplinary team.
- Problem solving abilities.
- Adaptability
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to function without direct supervision.
Supplemental Information
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.
The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at https://www.siumed.edu/police-security. 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.
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The qualifications that appear most often in charge nurse jobs across Illinois.
- Active Illinois Registered Nurse license issued or recognized by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Minimum two to three years of clinical nursing experience in a relevant specialty
- Demonstrated charge or supervisory experience leading a nursing unit or shift
- Current BLS certification, with ACLS required for critical care or emergency settings
- Strong proficiency with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Effective communication and team leadership skills managing staff and coordinating patient care
Charge Nurse Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a charge nurse in Illinois?
You become a charge nurse in Illinois by first earning an active Registered Nurse license through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN. Most Illinois employers expect a Bachelor of Science in Nursing along with meaningful bedside experience before considering someone for a charge role. Demonstrating leadership on your unit, completing any internal charge nurse training your facility offers, and pursuing specialty certifications all strengthen your candidacy.
Which companies hire charge nurses in Illinois?
Employers hiring charge nurses in Illinois right now include OSF HealthCare, Northwestern Medicine, and Advocate Aurora Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's large integrated health systems and academic medical centers consistently post charge nurse openings across multiple facilities and specialty units throughout the state.
Which Illinois cities have the most charge nurse jobs?
Kewanee, Northbrook, and Bloomington have the most charge nurse openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates volume because of its dense concentration of academic medical centers, large hospital systems, and specialty hospitals, while Rockford and Springfield generate steady demand through major regional employers like OSF HealthCare and HSHS Medical Group that anchor healthcare in those communities.
Are there remote charge nurse jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Charge nursing is an inherently hands-on, floor-based leadership role, so the vast majority of positions require on-site presence. About 0% of charge nurse openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to be in care coordination, utilization review, or telephonic triage functions that carry a charge or supervisory component.
How can I get hired as a charge nurse in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a staff RN role first, then expressing interest in charge coverage during short-staffed shifts. Large Illinois systems like Advocate Health Care and Northwestern Medicine run new graduate nurse residency programs that place RNs on units where charge opportunities emerge within one to two years. Coming in with a BSN and a specialty certification, or transitioning from a senior floor nurse or lead tech role, shortens the timeline considerably.
Where can I find and apply to charge nurse jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to charge nurse jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your specialty and preferred location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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