TEAM LEADER- EMERGENCY SERVICE (FT Nights)
About The Position
As the RN Team Leader in the Emergency Department at Riverside Medical Center, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating and leading nursing staff to deliver high-quality patient care in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will oversee clinical operations, ensure adherence to best practices, and support staff development while fostering a collaborative team atmosphere. Your leadership will help optimize patient flow, enhance team performance, and maintain a safe, efficient care environment. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years Emergency Services experience
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- TNCC or TNS within 18 months
- ENPC within 24 months
- ECRN within the 24 months. Only ECRN's can answer the EMS communication radio.
- Mental Health First Aid or Crisis Prevention Institute Certified (CPI) within first year of hire
- PALS within the first year
- ACLS within the first year
- New Graduate RNs starting on or after 1/1/25 must earn Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 3 years of start date.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred
- Professional nursing certification in area of specialty preferred
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Supervise and mentor nursing staff, providing guidance and support in clinical decision-making.
- Coordinate patient care activities and facilitate communication among the healthcare team.
- Monitor patient flow and ensure timely assessments and interventions.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assist with staff scheduling, performance evaluations, and professional development opportunities.
- Assists pre-hospital providers, law enforcement officials as needed. Demonstrates knowledge of ED law and regulation and follows the chain of command.
- Address patient and family concerns, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care.
- Clinical skills to be performed but not limited to: suture, sterile pack set-ups, wound irrigations, IV initiation with/without blood sampling, insertion and maintenance of indwelling catheters, NG insertions, chest tube maintenance, assisting with procedures such as lumbar puncture, thoracentesis, intubation, splinting and immobilization of extremities, etc.
Benefits
- Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so your journey at and away from work is remarkable.
- Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
