RN Team Leader LC

Overview

The Nursing Team Leader will have operational accountability for an assigned nursing area/unit, for an assigned shift. The Team Leader may perform direct nursing care as needed. Shifts will vary and may include weekends and holidays. The Nursing Team Leader plans, organizes, and directs nursing care for their shift and does this in accordance with the Mercyhealth's Mission, Vision, Values and Philosophy. The Nursing Team Leader will maintain clinical expertise in their area of responsibility and is expected to provide direct patient care in proportion to the needs of their areas. The Nurse Team Leader ensures the total patient experience is exceptional both in the Quality of Care and in the patient perception of services as defined and measured by system dashboard goals. This position will assist with interviewing, selecting, orientating, training, coaching and mentoring of the team. Also, they will provide input into performance evaluations and corrective actions as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

• 80 Hours/2 Weeks
• Perryville Clinic, Rockford IL
• Day Shift, No Holidays
• Full-time benefits

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strong problem-solving abilities in complex situations.
• Ability to work within the budget and productivity targets to meet organizational objectives. Participates and supports the plans in place for selection of staff, evaluation of staff, orientation of new staff, continued education and development of staff, competency evaluation of staff, appropriate scheduling of staff based on patient acuity.
• Supports and partners with the Manager/Clinical Leader and ensures the knowledge, skills, and behaviors of staff are consistent and in alignment with the goals of the unit.
• Outstanding relationship building skills.
• Must possess strong physician relationship skills.
• Patient focused with a strong commitment to delivering the highest levels of quality, safety, and customer service. Is accountable for achievement of patient satisfaction (PressGaney and HCAHPS) action plans to achieve targets for their areas of responsibility.
• Supports process improvement in operations, quality, and organizational change identified for their areas.
• Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards for their areas of responsibility.
• Able to communicate effectively and persuasively with individuals and groups through compassion, creativity, and consistent visibility.
• Participates in hospital and department committees.
• Demonstrated ability in developing and mentoring staff and colleagues.
• Leads by example, consistently demonstrating highly professional behavior. Demonstrates personal and professional accountability and holds others to the same.
• Exhibits a passion for nursing
• Serves as a role model and coach for Critical Moments of Service Standards and service recovery.
• Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance.
• Utilizes critical thinking in regard to patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command.
• Supports the professional nurse continuum and nursing clinical ladder for RNs (CARE)

Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

BSN or upon hire BSN completion agreement for enrollment in an accredited BSN Completion Program. May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify (per department guidelines).

Certification in specialty preferred.

Must have a minimum of 3 to 4 years of progressively responsible hospital nursing experience.

Certification/Licensure

Licensed as an RN in the State of practice

Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days

(Other certifications per unit requirements: ACLS, PALS, NALS)

Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focu

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

Benefits

Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to:

* Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.

* Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.

* Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.

* Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.

* Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.

* Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.

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