Registered Nurse, Team Lead

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

OVERVIEWThe nurse leader supports staff and helps ensure patients receive safe, high-quality care and excellent customer service. They solve problems, mentor and develop employees, manage staffing and resources, support improvement projects, and work with doctors and other leaders to meet organizational goals.SCHEDULE: 40-hours per weekSHIFT: DaysESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESStrong 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 and 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 nursingServes 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 regards 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 RNsEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEGraduate 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. If hired prior to 1-1-14 in Winnebago County and prior to 9-1-14 in Rock, Walworth and McHenry Counties an ADN only is required.CERTIFICATION/LICENSURELicensed as an RN in the State of practiceApproved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days-Other certifications per unit requirements: ACLS, PALS, NALSOTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIESExcellent interpersonal and communication and conflict resolution skills. Genuine concern for people. Strong verbal communication skills. Adept listener with the ability to interpret concerns.Computer SkillsTo perform this job successfully, intermediate computer knowledge is required.Language SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.Mathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.May include color blind test-per department guidelinesLEVEL OF SUPERVISIONN/APAY RANGE:$77,582.27 - $124,131.63Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:Medical, Dental, VisionLife & Disability InsuranceFSA/HSA OptionsGenerous, accruing paid time offPaid Parental and caregiver leaveCareer advancement and educational opportunitiesTuition and certification reimbursementCertification ReimbursementWell-being ProgramsEmployee DiscountsOn-Demand PayFinancial EducationAnnual recognition/awards eventsPartner appreciation daysFamily entertainment/attractions discountCommunity service/improvement opportunitiesClick here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working MothersA Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women