Registered Nurse, Team Lead

Mercyhealth; Loves Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Mercyhealth is recruiting a Registered Nurse Team Lead to support staff, oversee daily operations, and ensure safe, high-quality patient care. The role emphasizes problem solving, mentoring, staff development, and strong physician relationships in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN (or ADN with Agreement), is licensed as an RN, and demonstrates leadership, communication, and collaboration across departments to meet patient satisfaction and safety targets.

Qualifications

• License RN in the state of practice.
• BSN preferred; ADN may be acceptable with completion agreement.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing leadership to staff and ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
• Mentor and develop staff; manage scheduling and resources within budget.
• Collaborate with physicians and leaders to meet unit goals and improve patient experience.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Staff development

Problem solving

Education

BSN

ADN completion agreement

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Registered Nurse, Team LeadApply: Mercyhealth Alpine - Loves Park, IL: Mercyhealth Byron - Byron, IL: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-02945**OVERVIEW** The 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 week **SHIFT:** Days **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 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 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 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 RNs**EDUCATION AND/OR 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. 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/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**OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES** Excellent interpersonal and communication and conflict resolution skills. Genuine concern for people. Strong verbal communication skills. Adept listener with the ability to interpret concerns.**Computer Skills**To perform this job successfully, intermediate computer knowledge is required.**Language Skills**Ability 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 Skills**Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.**Reasoning Ability**Ability 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 guidelines**LEVEL OF SUPERVISION**N/A**PAY 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, Vision* Life & Disability Insurance* FSA/HSA Options* Generous, accruing paid time off* Paid Parental and caregiver leave* Career advancement and educational opportunities* Tuition and certification reimbursement* Certification Reimbursement* Well-being Programs* Employee Discounts* On-Demand Pay* Financial Education* Annual recognition/awards events* Partner appreciation days* Family entertainment/attractions discount* Community service/improvement opportunitiesClick here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.