Nurse Team Lead: Patient Care & Team Development

Rockford Health Physicians; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Mercyhealth seeks a nurse leader to support staff, mentor clinicians, and ensure safe, high-quality patient care in a busy Illinois facility. The role emphasizes staff development, continuous improvement, and strong physician collaboration to meet organizational goals.

Responsibilities include staffing, workflow optimization, and active participation in committees, with a focus on patient satisfaction and service excellence across departments.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in the state of practice.
• CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
• ACLS, PALS, NALS per unit requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor nursing staff, ensuring safe, high-quality care and excellent service.
• Manage staffing and resources to meet patient acuity and budget targets.
• Participate in hospital/department committees and drive quality/safety initiatives.
• Model professional behavior and accountability, promoting patient satisfaction and service recovery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Patient-centered care

Conflict resolution

Education

RN license IL

BSN preferred

BSN completion program

Job description

Mercyhealth seeks a nurse leader to support staff, mentor clinicians, and ensure safe, high-quality patient care in a busy Illinois facility. The role emphasizes staff development, continuous improvement, and strong physician collaboration to meet organizational goals.

Responsibilities include staffing, workflow optimization, and active participation in committees, with a focus on patient satisfaction and service excellence across departments.