Telemetry Unit Lead RN | 2N | Day/Evening

Mercy Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Benefits

Job summary

Mercy Health’s Acute Care - St. Mary’s Richmond (2N Telemetry) seeks a Clinical Unit Leader/Lead RN to coordinate patient care, mentor staff, and drive safety and quality on the unit. This role partners with the Clinical Manager to optimize efficiency and patient outcomes.

The Lead RN/Charge Nurse will guide clinical practice, support staff, and ensure seamless communication across departments while maintaining high standards of care and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred).
• Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact.
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to entering patient care setting)
• Certifications required based on the unit(s) that the leader oversees and the requirements for those specific units: PALS, ACLS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, National Board Certification, Nurse Executive Certification (preferred).
• 2 years nursing experience with 1 year minimum clinical experience in the acuity level of desired area (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient care on a designated unit.
• Communicates effectively with patients and families regarding nursing interventions and plan of care.
• Rounds on patients to evaluate safety, quality, and patient experience.
• Serves as a resource to staff, patients, and family members to ensure effective communication.
• Facilitates appropriate patient placement and safe admission, transfer, and discharge processes.

Skills

Build collaborative relationships

Collaborate with physicians

Conflict resolution

Effective communication

Diversity awareness

Facilitate discussions

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Relationship building

Written communication

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Mercy Health’s Acute Care - St. Mary’s Richmond (2N Telemetry) seeks a Clinical Unit Leader/Lead RN to coordinate patient care, mentor staff, and drive safety and quality on the unit. This role partners with the Clinical Manager to optimize efficiency and patient outcomes.

The Lead RN/Charge Nurse will guide clinical practice, support staff, and ensure seamless communication across departments while maintaining high standards of care and patient satisfaction.