Mercy Health BSMH-posted 2 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Toledo, OH
5,001-10,000 employees

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities. The Team Leader serves as a clinical leader in the Nursing Department to ensure that each patient receives quality, individualized care that is proactive and coordinated among the care delivery team and that the patient is attaining their clinical milestones and patient flow. The Team Leader is responsible for assisting with the oversight of daily operations of the Nursing Unit. The Team Leader is responsible for the development and coordination of activities that promote clinically effective and efficient patient care. Plans, organizes and directs patient care activities under the direction of the nurse manager. Collaborates with the nurse manager in maintaining unit operations, supervises assigned personnel and consults and collaborates with other health care team members to provide safe appropriate patient care.

  • Responsible for timely assignment and facilitation of admissions based on established milestones.
  • Anticipates and intervenes to assure patient milestones are met, including rounding with physician.
  • Participates/facilitates in Quality Flow Rounds (QFR).
  • Maintains working knowledge of proper patient type and consults with case management as needed for status updates.
  • Collaborates with Case Managers, Social Workers and Staff Nurses regarding discharge needs/ barriers to discharge
  • Supports implementation of new processes to improve patient care
  • Identifies performance improvement opportunities and offers suggestions for improvement.
  • Role models clinical excellence and demonstrates current technical and therapeutic skills.
  • Assists in maintaining appropriate staffing assignments using budgeted guidelines.
  • Assists with orientation, competencies, and continuing education for staff
  • In collaboration with the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager, enforces code of conduct and policies using effective and constructive communication skills.
  • Assists with recruitment and selection of personnel as requested.
  • Active participant in service recovery through investigation and intervention.
  • Performs chart audits for accuracy and completeness.
  • Works with other departments to coordinate patient care.
  • Facilitates unit cleanliness and order and participates in environmental rounds.
  • Evaluates the care provided by other members of the team.
  • Purposeful rounding on patients
  • Facilitate daily shift huddles
  • Controls overtime and supply costs
  • Certification in area of specialty within 2 years
  • Maintain BLS, ACLS, and PALs as required based on unit competencies
  • Additional requirements as required by unit
  • Current RN license in the State of Ohio.
  • Minimum of 2 years Professional Nursing experience.
  • Ability to analyze clinical, financial and social situations, identifying problems and alternative courses of action.
  • Willingness to be flexible, resourceful, and creative in problem solving.
  • Ability to act independently and offer suggestions and new ideas for improving performance and operations.
  • Ability to guide and direct the health care team to assure optimal outcomes. Clinical expertise in specialty area.
  • Ability to organize and present information clearly and concisely.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills in order to effectively communicate with physicians, patients, families and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Creative problem solving and critical thinking.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • BSN preferred, or must be obtained within 5 years.
  • Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
  • Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
  • Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
  • Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
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