Cardiovascular Intervention RN Team Lead, Cardiac Cath Lab & Interventional Radiology - Day Shift

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Rockford, IL

1d•$37 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires maintaining expertise across all CVI specialties while supporting departmental goals related to staffing, budgeting, productivity, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills to support clinical operations, staff development, and organizational goals. The individual partners with leadership to recruit, mentor, evaluate, and schedule staff, while promoting quality care, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and high patient satisfaction. They also serve as a professional role model, foster strong physician and team relationships, support performance improvement initiatives, and contribute to the ongoing growth and development of nursing staff.

Requirements

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.
Licensed as an RN in the state of practice
Approved CPR certification required within 90 days
Excellent interpersonal/communication and conflict resolution skills.
Genuine concern for people.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Adept listener with the ability to interpret concerns.

Nice To Haves

Other certification per unit requirements: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP
May include color blind test (per department guidelines)

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 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 (CARE).