Registered Nurse, Unit Supervisor in Telemetry - Full-Time

OVERVIEW

As an RN Unit Supervisor for the Telemetry Unit, you will provide clinical leadership and operational oversight to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care for individuals requiring continuous cardiac monitoring. You will support and mentor nursing staff, collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, drive quality and performance improvement initiatives, and foster a culture of accountability, patient satisfaction, and professional development. This role requires strong leadership, critical thinking, and relationship-building skills to effectively manage unit operations and achieve organizational goals.

SCHEDULE: 40-hours per week

SHIFT: Variable

Sign-on bonus available.

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/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)

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• BSN preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• Licensed as an RN in state of practice
• Approved CPR certification required within 90 days (Other certification per unit requirements: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP)
   

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
May include color blind test (per department guidelines)

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Performs job duties with general supervision. Regularly supervises and manages others in the performance of their positions.

SUPERVISES

N/A

PAY RANGE:

$87,370.23 - $139,792.38

Mercyhealth 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 opportunities

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At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50

• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women