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CHARGE RESOURCE NURSE - IP RN (550)

Memorial Health · Springfield, IL · $39.15–$62.64 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you had to delegate a task to someone who did not want it.

What they are checking: Whether they can lead peers and hold people accountable.

Tell me about a time you used research or evidence to change practice.

What they are checking: Whether they bring evidence-based practice into their work, which the posting expects.

Tell me about a quality improvement project you took part in.

What they are checking: Whether they take an active part in improving OR outcomes rather than leaving it to managers.

What would you do

An emergency case comes in and you have no open room. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can reshuffle the schedule quickly and safely.

A surgeon is upset that their case is delayed. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage surgeon frustration while keeping the day safe.

How do you support a newer nurse who is struggling in a complex case?

What they are checking: Whether they act as a resource and help staff grow.

How do you work with the education coordinator and nurse manager to keep staff competent?

What they are checking: Whether they collaborate on staff development, which the posting describes as a shared role.

About the work

Walk me through how you would make OR staffing assignments for the day.

What they are checking: Whether they can match staff skills to cases, which is the core of a charge role.

How do you make sure rooms have the right equipment and supplies for each case?

What they are checking: Whether they manage the physical plant and supply side of the OR, as the posting describes.

What does a strong surgical time-out look like, and how do you make sure it happens every time?

What they are checking: Whether they protect key safety steps across the whole department.

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The full job description

As published by Memorial Health.

Focused on the Future of Care We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer. Position Type: On-site Job Description Summary: **Monday - Friday / Days (6am-2:30pm) / No Weekends or Call** Operating Room Experience is REQUIRED *$20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE* Charge Resource Nurse is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age-appropriate care. Participates in research when appropriate and incorporates research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. Contributes to quality improvement processes. Adheres to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act. The charge resource nurse, in conjunction with the educational coordinator, the specialty resource nurse, and the nurse manager, is responsible for assigning appropriate, competent nursing personnel to provide the direct patient care and ancillary support required in the operating room for elective- and emergency-surgical patients; maintaining the physical plant, equipment, and supplies; scheduling and implementing the daily caseload; working closely with the Anesthesia, Outpatient Discharge, and Recovery departments and the surgeons. Manages daily staffing and resources, including increasing, decreasing and reassignment of personnel. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values. To review Memorial's Benefits click here: Benefits - Memorial HR Job Description: Education: - BSN with 3 years of clinical experience practicing in a surgery setting (preferred) OR ADN/Diploma and 5 years of clinical experience practicing in a surgery setting. Experience must demonstrate development of leadership competencies that include team leading and managing complex and potentially confrontational situations. Licensure/Certification/Registry: - Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. - Current BLS/CPR certification per policy. Experience: - Six contact hours of specialty Inservice or management-approved In-services within last 12 months. - Four contact hours of general continuing education within last 12 months (does not include JCAHO-mandatory In-services). Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: - Participates in recommended leadership training courses and programs. - Possesses specialty certification as an operating room nurse or is actively pursuing certification to be accomplished within 12 months of assuming the Charge Resource Nurse role. Pay Transparency $39.15 - $62.64 Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role. Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/ If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact askHR@mhsil.com . Requests will be handled confidentially.

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